{"id":10059,"date":"2012-02-22T15:35:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-22T15:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musik.a-z-translation.com\/key-advantages-of-professiona\/"},"modified":"2020-01-03T11:33:38","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T11:33:38","slug":"key-advantages-of-professiona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.a-z-translations.com\/en\/key-advantages-of-professiona\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Advantages of Professional Translation"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n<\/div>\n
\nThis is the summary of an excellent article by English to Swedish translator Tess
\nWhitty she had written on the key
\nadvantages professional translators offer their clients. Tess is a
\nmember of the Swedish Association for Professional Translators<\/a> and the American Translators Association<\/a>,
\n where she serves on the committee in charge of setting up the ATA
\ncertification program for English into Swedish translators. She also has
\n a well-respected blog about the language industry<\/a>. The original post can be found here<\/a>.<\/em><\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\nA professional translator has thorough knowledge of both the source
\nand target languages and the cultures involved. Professional translators
\n are also business people who are well-versed in communication, service
\nand business practices.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\n1. It\u2019s not just words <\/strong>
\nTranslators must bridge linguistic and cultural gaps between two groups
\nwho do not speak the same language. This means translating concepts,
\ninstead of providing a literal word-for-word rendition. Incorrect
\ntranslations (by accident or due to lack of knowledge) can threaten
\ncostly international business ventures.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\n2. Computers can read, but they just don\u2019t get it
\n<\/strong>Regardless of advances in technology, computers cannot replace
\ntranslators. Computers are indeed capable of compiling extremely large
\ndatabases and providing a translation for a given word or expression
\nwithin a split second. However, computers cannot read between the lines
\nand interpret shades of meaning. They are also not very well versed in
\ncultural nuances, grammar and idioms.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\n3. Research is key <\/strong>
\nA single word can mean many different things, depending on context.
\nKnowledge comes with experience and being familiar with a given field is
\n of utmost importance. Using the services of a translator with a strong
\nbackground in a specific area leads to successful communication in that
\nparticular field on an international level.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\n4. Who\u2019s your audience?<\/strong>
\nProfessional translators are focused on a specific target audience and
\nknow to whom the translation is intended, and how to best reach those
\nparticular readers. This is key for businesses that use translations to
\nreach end users of their products.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\n5. Low-quality translation has hidden costs<\/strong>
\nTranslation errors compromise safety, intellectual property, and a
\ncompany\u2019s image, in addition to the bottom line. Hiring a professional
\ntranslator helps companies keep their reputation in tact with global
\ncustomers by avoiding cultural and linguist blunders. A professionally
\nprepared translation means quality and accountability.<\/div>\n
\n<\/div>\n
\n6. Professional translators provide subject matter expertise<\/strong>
\nProfessional translators specialize in given subject areas and can
\nprovide in-depth expertise even outside the actual task of translation.
\nFor example, a translator who specializes in software translation often
\nalso knows a lot about software development, character limitations,
\ninternationalization issues, and the types of conventions, content or
\nterminology that work best in the target language, even if this differs
\nfrom the original source text.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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