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Tips to translate from English to German and vice versa

The German language is the most common mother tongue in Europe and ranks 11th in the world for the most widely spoken. It is also sister language to English with many similarities between the two languages. However, it is often viewed as a particularly complex language for many reasons, including the inordinate amount of extremely long words e.g. Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz (which happens to be the longest German word made up of 63 letters translating as a title of a law regulating

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Why Google translate isn't your best friend

Why Google Translate isn’t your best friend

You’re short on time and you’ve got a tight budget, so what instantly comes to mind to fix your language barrier problems? For many, it is Google Translate or similar online ‘machine translation’ tools. Not only is it free, but it provides fast translation. But is Google Translate really your best friend; I’m afraid not. You might think you’ve saved on cost and time, but it’s more likely that this ‘so called friend’ will cause you more of a headache,

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The untranslatables

‘The Untranslatables’

Aren’t languages fascinating with their wide spectrum of incredible sounding words and intriguing concepts? And how wonderful is it that we get to understand these words from all around the world either from learning languages ourselves or with the assistance of a translator who helps these words cross those many cultural barriers. However, what about the words that have no exact translation and are more a way of life and very much ingrained within a certain culture? Meet ‘The Untranslatables’,

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Tips to translate English to Dutch and vice versa

Dutch is not only the official language of the Netherlands, but also the neighbouring northern provinces of Belgium in Flanders. The Dutch language in this area is known as Flemish, but contrary to belief, it is not an actual language, but instead a version of Dutch spoken in this Dutch-speaking area of Belgium. With both countries having a strong backbone for international trade it is beneficial to understand the cultural nuances of the language if you plan to do business

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The Challenges of Translating from English to Japanese and Vice Versa

“Words travel worlds. Translators do the driving” Anna Rusconi Why English to Japanese Translation Is More Complex Than It Seems Over the last decade or so, the world has seen increased international investments between Japan (the world’s third-largest economy) and the Western world, the UK being one of the major players. Just as there are more Japanese companies taking root in the UK, so are many more British companies establishing themselves in Japan. This increased global interaction therefore requires effective

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International Translation Day

“Shout, Shout, Let it all out, International Translation Day is what it’s all about!”

“Oyez, Oyez, Oyez!” Let’s shout out and let the world know what International Translation Day is all about. Have you ever heard of International Translation Day? Established and launched in 1953 by the International Federation of Translators, this annual event celebrated on 30th September (although this year the celebration will fall on Friday 28th September due to 30th falling on a Sunday), is a rather recent addition to the celebration of world events. And what does this day honour? Quite

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What to expect from Polish to English translation

What to expect from Polish to English translation and vice versa

“Knowing how to speak two languages is not the same thing as knowing how to translate. Translation is a special skill that professionals work hard to develop.” (Linguist, Arika Okrent) Do you export to Poland? Do you require your website or manual translating from Polish to English or vice versa? Have you thought about what you need to consider when it comes to having these documents translated? Polish is widely renowned as being one of the hardest languages in the

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What to expect from Portugese to English Translation

What to expect from Portuguese to English translation and vice versa

“To speak … means above all to assume a culture” ― Frantz Fanon   Why Portuguese Translation Services Matter for International Business Like any language, Portuguese is so much more than words on a page; it is a country’s culture. Therefore, if you are a business that exports to a Portuguese-speaking country, it would be useful to understand why it is important to make sure that the language being communicated is not only the correct version, but that it also

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what to expect from russian to english translation

What to expect from English to Russian translation and vice versa

“Words travel worlds. Translators do the driving” Anna Rusconi Do you export to Russia? Do you require your website or contract translating from English to Russian or vice versa? Have you thought about what you need to consider when it comes to having these documents translated? The pointers below will shine a light on some of the things to expect from the translation between the two languages:- Russian is the official language of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, but is

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tips to translate from english to hindi

Tips to translate from English to Hindi and vice versa

5 Tips for Translating English to Hindi (and Hindi to English) India is home to an incredible diversity of languages, with 22 officially recognised languages spoken across the country. Among them, Hindi stands out as the most widely spoken language. This star player belongs to the Indo-Aryan language and not only plays the main language role in India, but also plays one of the top five leading fiddles on the world’s verbal language stage. So how do we translate from

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tips to translate from english to german

Tips to translate from English to German and vice versa

The German language is the most common mother tongue in Europe and ranks 11th in the world for the most widely spoken. It is also sister language to English with many similarities between the two languages. However, it is often viewed as a particularly complex language for many reasons, including the inordinate amount of extremely long words e.g. Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz (which happens to be the longest German word made up of 63 letters translating as a title of a law regulating

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tips to translate from english to spanish

Tips to translate English to Spanish and vice versa

The world is an enormous melting pot of cultures and languages that are forever crossing each other’s borders, and because more and more business is being conducted globally, effective international communication is a vital component of successful global investment. Although English is renowned as the world’s ‘lingua franca’, Spanish ranks higher than English as the second most spoken language in the world. It is also the official language of 31 countries, the third most used language on the internet and

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