Translation is not just the activity of translating word by word from the source language to another language. This cannot guarantee quality translation as one language cannot express the actual meaning of the other if the transalation concentrated on words only. In fact there are differences between the meanings built in and the meanings that must be captured and expressed.…

The key to ensuring the highest quality result for your translation project is to have access to the most qualified, professional translators in the business. To ensure the best results, it is not enough that your language provider has a great number of translators in their network from which to draw. The provider must also apply the highest standards in…

One of the most interesting points to note about Farsi is the fact it’s actually an Indo-European language at its heart. While it might not bear much resemblance at first to the Romantic, Germanic or Slavic languages, they all share a common ancestry. In fact modern Farsi contains a number of French adaptations and is also significantly influenced by the…

You’re ready. You’ve settled on entering new global markets. You’ve internationalized your software. You’ve found a localization company that specializes in adapting software products to users whose language, habits and expectations may vastly differ from your own. So what happens now? What goes on behind the scenes at your vendor as they localize your software? Here are the six main…

A sworn translated document is necessary when you need to swear that the contents of the translated document match the original text. A sworn translation has the same legal value as the source document. When a translation is sworn, the translator officially swears before a notary or the Italian courts as to the document’s accuracy and fidelity. Pursuant to Italian…

Have you been planning to learn a foreign language? You should start learning now. Here are some of the reasons why you should do it: Most languages aren’t hard If you ask many people why they don’t want to learn a foreign language, they will tell you that it’s hard. The truth is that these are mere excuses. Whether you…

Many customers new to translation are confused by the terms «translation«, «localization» and «internationalization«. Although each term describes a distinct process for website projects, translation and localization are often used almost interchangeably. This article clears up the mystery around these basic concepts. Website translation is also known as «Website Globalization». In order to «translate» a website into other languages you…

Technicalities of technical translation Human technical translation is fast becoming an industry. Just like other methods, those who practice this craft need to have the proper background and skills to ensure the most accurate and precise work. Technical translation requires proper knowledge of the field and a good understanding of the language that the project is being converted into. This…

Times change so rapidly, and technology changes even faster. All fields in every area of life have undergone remarkable transformation. It’s no more different in businesses; the Internet has bought in so many new possibilities. We now have entire business organizations existing in this virtual world. These businesses are not limited to their local area, be it town, city or…

The basic differences between Korean and English are significant enough that all of the automated and free translation services you can find online just won’t work for you. Most of these services will offer Korean to English translations and the reverse, but the translations they provide are all but meaningless and useless. While you can usually get the gist of,…