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Untranslatable Words in The English Language
Language insights

Untranslatable Words in The English Language

How do you say restroom in French? What’s the Japanese word for grape? If you’re a translator or just speak more than one language you probably answer questions like these frequently. The answers, by the way, are salle de repos and グレープ (gurēpu). You may also be aware that there are words that simply don’t translate well out of or into certain languages. This is even true for English. Keep reading to learn what some of these words are.

Mark Blackwood 22 Aug 2017
List of Useful Translation Blogs
Translation tips

5 Blogs on Translation Everyone Should Follow

Whether you are a professional translator, fan of languages, dedicated traveler, or professional who uses translation services on a regular basis there are some great translation blogs out there. Any one of these could be of interest to you. Below, we have outline five that we think are especially valuable.

Carl Hill 08 Aug 2017
Important Questions Berofe Hiring a Translator
Translation tips

Hiring a Translator? Here Are Four Important Questions to Ask Yourself

When it comes to professional translation services, the details matter. Obviously, your translator should be detail oriented, and capable of providing you with accurate translations. However, you have details to consider as well before you hire a professional translation service. If you fail to do this, the translation you receive may not be the translation that you need.

Andrew Samkowski 20 Jul 2017
The Benefits of Employing “Mother Tongue” Translators
Translation tips

The Benefits of Employing “Mother Tongue” Translators

First of all, let’s define the term “mother tongue” translator. This would be an individual who grew up and was educated in the country of your target language. As such, this translator would have a fluency in that language that included all of the nuances and idiomatic expressions that are often “cultural” and highly local, even to specific regions to a country.

Carl Hill 22 Jun 2017
Translation vendor hiring tips
Translation tips

Looking for a Translation Vendor? Know Before You Buy

With all of the technology available today, it is easy to think that translations can be easily accomplished, as long as you have the right software. After all, at the United Nations, representatives from all countries “plug themselves in” and immediately have the words of a speaker translated into their native language. Travelers have software uploaded in their smartphones – software that will immediately translate their words into the local language. Technology is truly a wonderful thing.

Michael Carr 26 May 2017
Why_Does_Your_Business_Require_Content_Translation
Business

Why Does Your Business Require Content Translation

Does your business need content translation services? There’s a good chance that it might, and for reasons that you may not have considered. Customers, employees, and business partners can all benefit from content translation.

Henry Mcdowell 16 Dec 2015