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In the fast-paced world of translation, professionals are turning to Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools to streamline their work and achieve optimal results. At the heart of these tools lies Translation Memory (TM), a powerful feature that revolutionizes the translation process.…
Communicating your message clearly to different target audiences is of utmost importance in today’s highly globalized world, and this is where translation services step in to save the day. Being the second-most spoken language in the world, Spanish offers excellent…
With the increasing globalization of markets, businesses are looking to expand their reach and tap into new markets. One such market that is gaining attention is Azerbaijan, a country located in the South Caucasus region, with a population of over…
Directed by James L. Brooks, Spanglish (2004) is an engaging movie stressing the value of translation services in overcoming language barriers. Depicting the story of Flor Moreno, a Mexican immigrant who works as a housekeeper, the movie highlights the role…
Steven Spielberg's 1997 movie Amistad revolves around a group of Africans who were captured and sold into slavery but later rebelled and took control of the ship that was taking them to America. Based on a true story, the movie…
The movie Translators, directed by Régis Roinsard, offers an exciting and amusing glimpse into the world of language professionals. The movie portrays a group of translators who were brought together to localize a highly anticipated movie for the French industry.…
In the 2016 sci-fi movie Arrival, Dr. Louise Banks (played by Amy Adams) is a linguist and translator tasked with communicating with an alien species that has arrived on Earth. Throughout the movie, Dr. Banks and her team use their…
Movies reflect the world we live in and shape our understanding. Sometimes, this reflection can be accurate or distorted. The movie The Interpreter came out in 2005, introducing the life of an interpreter and the work of interpretation. But how…
Movies shape the world we live in. They introduce us to new cultures and different realms, ones we have never seen before, and thus, shape our perspectives. But how does the film industry reflect the profession of translation? How accurately…
There are many ways to approach the process of global expansion, and one of the first is translating your business. While this may seem like an easy task, it can be tricky if you don't know what you're doing. In…
As the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims all around the world eagerly await the celebration of Ramadan Feast, also known as “Eid al-Fitr”. This special time of the year is marked by joyous festivities, feasts, and…
Poetry is a global art form with the power to cross borders and transcend languages. Yet, translating poetry is a complex and challenging task that involves a grasp of the original poem and the ability to articulate its essence in…
Machine translation post-editing (MTPE) is a process that involves reviewing and refining machine-translated content to ensure that it is accurate, fluent, and idiomatic. This process can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, but it is essential for ensuring the quality and effectiveness…
Services for language translation are more important than ever due to the expansion of international trade and cultural interchange. Accordingly, Thai to Turkish translation is highly sought-after among the numerous language combinations in demand. In this blog post, we take…
Are you interested in learning more about the medical translation services provided by a professional translation company? Read on to find answers to questions that are frequently asked of our team. What is medical translation? Medical translation is a type…
If you are a business owner, it is important to understand how your business can use the services of Chinese translation to improve exposure. Chinese translation is not just a service that can be used by businesses located in China…
Language barriers are more than just an inconvenience. For many business owners, they can be a deal breaker. Not being able to speak the same language as your target audience can derail relationships with customers and prospects near instantaneously. So,…
Translators are the unsung heroes of the literary world. They play a crucial role in bringing literary works from one language and culture to another, making them accessible to a global audience. Today, we celebrate the achievements of women translators…
When it comes to medical translation, you should keep several important details in mind. To ensure the best quality and efficiency for your clinic, it is worth researching your options beforehand based on these considerations. Let's dive deeper into each…
Wikipedia defines machine translation as: "the use of software to translate text from one language to another without the aid of human translators." In the simplest terms, you give your text to a computer, and the second version of your…
Finding a company that claims to be a translation service is simple. We have thousands of them available in the market today, and they are not all the same. Just think about it. What makes one translation service better than…
Have you ever heard the phrase "transcreation" and wondered what it was? Or did you just know that it exists and want to find out more? Well, we will fill in all the details for you today. What is transcreation…
The translation industry has always been one of those that have been hard to pin down although it provides services that almost everyone benefits from. But the truth is, translation is a massive part of the world economy, and there…
Your video game is a work of art—or at least that is how you think of it. You poured your heart and soul into making it. However, there is one problem: not everyone in the world can play it. Wouldn't…
Subtitles are one of the most important elements of a visual experience. They can make or break an audience's ability to understand and enjoy a film, game, or TV show. We'll explore subtitling and why it is important in today's…
This high-speed world we live in is changing and transforming daily; of course, the translation world takes its share of these changes. We are going through interesting times in the translation industry. In the past, knowing a foreign language was…
When you enter the world of translation, you will see it has many branches. Before starting the translation process, many actions are carried out on a project basis and in line with the customer's request. Transcription, also known as deciphering,…
As technology has evolved, translation services have found a way to become more accurate, reliable, and accessible. But how do they work? What's the breakdown of how these services function? In today's blog post, we'll explain some of the basics…
Christmas is a time for friends and family, receiving gifts, and most of all giving back. From decorating Christmas trees to decorating Christmas cookies and baking Christmas pudding, there are many festive things one can do during the holiday season.…
If your business is ready to go global, you may be wondering what the difference is between localization and internationalization. Both of the processes help prepare businesses for success abroad by localizing and translating content into other languages, but that's…
Have you ever been browsing a website and thought to yourself “this makes no sense” or “why would I ever…”? The reason for this could be the use of a machine translation service. Machine translation services can be useful in…
Turkish is a language that may not seem as well-known or as popular as others. Some people may only know a few phrases of Turkish and others might have never even heard of it. But one thing many people might…
Translators are awesome, and we love them. That's why we've compiled a list of fun facts about translators that you may not have heard before. 1. They know a little about everything and a lot about some things Translators are…
As video games are becoming more and more popular, and their audiences are growing in size and diversity, translation and localization are becoming more important to developers. It is now recognized that not localizing a game correctly can have devastating…
If you are an entrepreneur looking to enter the Italian market, or an Italian business owner looking to expand internationally, you'll find that language is a major barrier. But it doesn't have to be! English-Italian translation services can help bridge…
Localization is a hot topic in the world of international business. With the internet, companies can reach out and touch customers all over the world—however, how do you make sure that your website is ready to do just that? Translation…
If you're a business owner, you know the importance of localization. You can't afford to ignore your international customers and lose out on potential revenue. But how do you get started? How do you choose a translation agency that's right…
The world of translation is changing day by day. New opportunities, new business areas, and new visions are emerging. The translation profession no longer means simply transferring words by looking at a dictionary. With globalization, many unique job descriptions have…
We live in a digital world. People used to make photo albums; now, memories are collected on social media platforms. In old times, friends used to go to the cinema, but now they watch series or movies simultaneously on online…
With 570 million Spanish speakers, 470 million of whom are native, Spanish ranks as the second most spoken language in the world. However, it is logical in such a vast geography that different dialects are used in different regions. In…
Did you know there are more than 7,000 languages spoken all over the world? It's important to remember that many languages also have different dialects. Here, the translation profession contributes to the communication of people who speak different languages and…
The invention of the Internet has changed the course of marketing. Nowadays, everything is just a click away, and the world is your oyster! However, as business owners, you still have to reach as many customers as possible. The way…
Since the French Lumiere brothers brought the first film to the screen, cinema's place in everyday life has increased. Going to the movies has become a social activity. With the pandemic, subscription-based streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ have…
When you use a search engine to find out "What translation is," you come across hundreds, maybe thousands of results. Some of the results mention translation, translation techniques, and translation history, while others describe the translation services they provide. There are various…
In 1972, Magnavox Odyssey, the first video game, was launched. It was run by connecting to your television and had just a few simple game options. Even so, it was a massive success at the time. When looking at today's…
Have you ever realized that translation departments are named Translation and Interpretation? If you have, you may have wondered what interpretation means. Translation services are split into two at the fundamental level: written and oral. The act of orally translating…
Netherlandic vs. Dutch Different dialects and accents of Netherlandic are spoken in different regions, and this language is more commonly known as Dutch. Contrary to popular belief, Dutch is one of the dialects of Netherlandic other than Flemish. Netherlandic belongs…
It's college preference time! First, congratulations to all of you. This period can be very stressful for young people. Not to mention the fact that everyone wants to give you their advice! In such a crucial period, we wanted to…
We often hear about English translation, German translation, and Russian translation, but Ukrainian translation sounds quite unusual to our ears when we hear it despite our familiarity with Ukraine. As Mirora, we wanted to provide a Ukrainian translation guide for…
Translation is evolving as a profession. Machine translation tools play a significant role in the translation process. As translators, we must accept that MT tools are our allies and not our enemies. If you are a translator or a student…
In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of the best professional translation programs that help keep us up to speed with the latest technology and look at the advantages of these programs compared to others used by professional translation…
You opened the cover, glanced at the title, and turned it over to see what the book was about. Then you grabbed a pen or opened a Word file and began to translate. You failed on the very first step. Translating…
Undoubtedly, all translation projects are important and should be taken seriously; however, one may have deadly consequences: medical translation. Accuracy in medical translation is vital because mistranslation may lead to fatal consequences. When receiving healthcare, a language barrier should not be…
The Russia – Ukraine war shook the world deeply. As plurilateral discussions gained momentum, the demand for translation and interpretation services grew rapidly. During these tragic days, two language combinations come to the fore: Russian and English. Russian English During…
The importance of localization is appreciated more and more each day as the world shifts to an increasingly virtual environment. Thanks to the improvement of the internet, the world is now your oyster. You can access a product customarily sold worlds away…
Did you know the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) has prepared a list of languages according to how difficult they are to learn and the approximate time an English speaker would have to spend to learn each language? Without a doubt,…
Day by day, the world is getting smaller, and language barriers are becoming more evident with this globalization process. Both written and spoken communication are essential to not being left behind during this fast-paced transition. To overcome these language barriers,…
The demand for Turkish-Japanese translation is on the rise! We can follow a series of events from the 13th century to today if we think of Turkish-Japanese relations. When it comes to interactions - cultural, political, economic, social; the list…
COULD I BECOME A CERTIFIED TRANSLATOR? Most of us have heard the words “certified translator” a time or two, but few of us can come up with the job description. Well, what is a certified translator? A certified translator is…
With the rapid technological advancement in the last two decades, the opportunity for projecting and expanding local businesses in the global markets has increased exponentially. Today, even websites like Amazon are catering to more than 200 countries and are actively…
The word fansubbing is a portmanteau of the words fan and sub that are the abbreviations of fan(atics) and sub(title) or sub(titling). With the surge in Japanese anime films, anime fans have begun voluntarily providing subtitling services on specific websites…
Translation is a vital process that embodies the authors and the masterpieces in other cultures within the varied ideologies of publishers and translators. Have you ever considered how Daniel Defoe’s masterpiece Robinson Crusoe (1719) or the astonishing work Frankenstein by…
Consecutive translation is a sub-branch of interpreting. As a translation method frequently used in various fields such as conferences and meetings, it can occasionally be confused with simultaneous translation. Simultaneous interpreting is the concurrent interpretation of a speaker; however, the consecutive…
Since the 1950s, the only way we have been able to cope with the problems of our digitized world is through cooperation with machines. Actually, the point that we want to make is how we can retrace the problems that…
Translation is the essence of communication between languages and cultures. And, the importance of Turkish-English translation is increasing day by day. In this article, we will learn 5 steps of doing the best translation! Translation in Turkish is easier than…
The globalizing world brings the issue of migration to the fore every day, and individuals who migrate to different societies face the language obstacle. These individuals need a translation service to handle official paperwork and frequently need interpreting in public affairs. Community translation is…
Have you ever thought about why English translation has been so popular for so long? English is the language of global business. Translation helps us to convey our thoughts across the globe. Let’s delve deep into the sea of English translation! The…
No matter how old you are, reading a short story is entertaining. If you think about short stories, how many of you are familiar with the most important Turkish short story writers, and how many of you have read some of their…
Before going on a vacation, we collect things and pack our suitcases. However, most of the time, after saying “yes, I am finally ready for a vacation” we reopen that suitcase and either pull our stuff out or pile more…
Did you know that translation is an ancient profession? When Gilgamesh, the famous Sumerian poem, was translated into Asian languages, the first known translation work was recorded in history. This event dates back to the second millennium BC. Most probably, translation services…
Is there a future for translators? The answer will depend on which perspective you take on this question. Translation is a vital practice, which has also played a critical role in causing revolutionary upheavals. After the Covid-19 lockdown, digitalization became turbocharged. Not…
Did you know that businesses that invest in translation services are 1.5 times more likely to see an increase in their revenue? Translating and localizing content is crucial in the age of digital marketing. As the world becomes more interconnected,…
Humankind has used various forms of art for centuries to express their feelings and thoughts: painting, music, literature. People also turn to poetry to express their feelings; however, at first glance, a poem appears as a solid structure formed by…
What we call translation doesn’t mean just expressing the text in the target language. While translating, we need to take many factors into account. The target audience of the translated source text and the geography of the intended market are…
Quality translation is a popular term nowadays. Well, what is a quality translation? In the most general sense, we can say that a quality translation service is one that delivers the required interpretation or translation in accordance with the customer’s demands.…
What does this title say?! Yes, you heard it right! Many people translate English to Turkish in Turkey; however, few of them actually read in Turkish. The more you read, the more you know! Learning can be unintentional, and we…
The people of Babylon, who lived in wealth and prosperity in Mesopotamia centuries ago, started to build a tower to reach God and rebel. The construction of this tower took years. Then, one night, a miracle happened, and each Babylonian…
When you read the title, you may wonder, “What is modern Hebrew anyway?” The history of this language, which we often refer to simply as Hebrew, actually goes back quite a bit and has an important place in history. Hebrew…
When searching for translation services, you have many options, and it is essential to look for quality rather than quantity. When it comes to the best translation, be aware that many details are involved in this process. The company you…
Based on the motto “Consult one even if you know well,” we wanted to ask a translator friend who graduated from the German translation department before writing about it. Ezgi Yıldız graduated from Dokuz Eylül University, Department of Turkish-English-German Translation. Much has…
Globalization is gaining momentum day by day, and as a result, the world is becoming a smaller place where more people can communicate with each other. Thanks to the internet, all things on our planet have transcended physical boundaries and…
The gaming industry, one of the few sectors not adversely affected by Covid-19, continues to develop rapidly worldwide. Thanks to this growth and its extensive market, the demand for game translation services is also increasing. Game translation services include a…
Languages are a vital tool for conveying past events to the present, and if history and language are thought of independently, one of them will be missing a crucial piece. We begin our article, Turkish – Persian Translation, with a bit…
Despite the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the rapid disintegration and “independence” of the countries affiliated with the Soviet Union, Russian is still spoken by more than 250 million people in 18 countries around the world. Russian…
Describing the act of translation as good or bad is like passing at a green light and stopping at a red light. Translation has an artistic structure that should be criticized and analyzed by concrete data. Simply describing a translated text as…
Imagine you are at a conference and a foreign speaker is on stage; moreover, they give a lot of information, including technical terms in their speech. You do not know the speaker’s language well enough to understand an entire medical…
It is well known that Turkey and Azerbaijan describe each other as “brother states”. The main reason for this is that the people of the two countries share the same roots. In other words, Turkey and Azerbaijan have a great…
Digital literacy has become an indispensable competence of our digital age with the digitalization period which started in the 1950s. Especially if you are a translator, researcher, academician, or a cyborg, there is no escaping it. The Covid-19 outbreak has…
Before we start talking about Laz translation, it is important to note that Laz is not a dialect but a native language of the South Caucasian language family. Laz is spoken in Rize’s Pazar, Ardeşen, Çamlıhemşin and Fındıklı districts located in…
As a result of globalization, the world is becoming a smaller place every day. Now any information, any location, or even any product is just a click away. In other words, the internet and technology are changing daily life and…
Translation helps different cultures learn about each other, and it plays a major role in accelerating the exchange of literary works and scientific studies. Turkish translation is also essential for Turkish culture in this sense, and its history dates back to the…
There are many fields in which translators practice their profession, and this diversity might be confusing for those unfamiliar with the translation world. One of the most misunderstood translation types is notarized translation, as it is often confused with sworn translation.…
We live in a world enriched by the varied cultures, languages, races, colors, and expressions of seven billion people. Along our journey in this vast universe, our paths are linked by localization practices. We will address this topic in our…
Nowadays, machine translation is improving rapidly. Image translation technology, which machine translation has focused on in recent years, offers users a practical translation method. The foundations of image translation technology were laid in 2003, and it has progressed exponentially since…
“Languages never die; in dangerous times, they take refuge in their closest one.” This article, which begins with the saying by Umberto Eco, is about more than Kurdish translation. It covers the role of language in a society’s battle for…
Thai, the official language of Thailand, is the most common language among the 60 other languages spoken in the country. Thai is a language that is frequently spoken and translated not only in Thailand, but also in Singapore and the…
Korean music and television series, which are quite popular today, increase the interest in the Korean language and, therefore, the demand for Korean translation. Although it is considered the simplest of the Asian languages, its alphabet, called Hangul, intimidates many people…
In this article, we will explore the impact of knowing the linguistic structure of languages on the translation process, and in this case, we will mainly focus on German – Turkish translation. When you step into the inflected world of the…
Approximately 7 thousand languages are spoken in the world. Did you know that one of these languages disappear about every 14 days, and thousands of languages are in danger of disappearing today?Here are some interesting facts about some of these…
We are living at the peak of the digital age. The online business community is continuing to break new barriers, and as the popularity of e-commerce business is growing around the world, more and more people are realizing the true…