Category: Translation

Translation

Machine Translation: When to use and NOT to use

MACHINE TRANSLATION: WHEN TO USE AND WHEN NOT TO USE The most common MT systems are Babelfish and Google Translate. They remain excellent to get the “gist” of what a text means, either from or into English (or any other language combination). But at best they still are only 70-80% accurate. The issue becomes which… Continue reading

Why Your Native Speakers Should Not Translate

Why Your Native Speakers Should Not Translate (But they can still help save you money!) Myth: Anyone who speaks a language can translate or interpret it. Reality: Translation is a very difficult skill requiring many years of training, usually at the college and/or grad school level. -------------------------------------------- Your organization may have two kinds of people who speak… Continue reading

German Translation Clarification

When it comes to translating your marketing material (websites, videos, brochures, manuals, etc.), it is important to be aware of stylistic preferences and dialects for the three main German markets: Germany, Austria, and German-speaking Switzerland. The Swiss and Austrian German dialects differ from High German not only in pronunciation but also in vocabulary and word… Continue reading