Technical Translation vs. Technical Translation by Industry Experts Shockingly, the vast majority of translators who work in technical translation do not have any technical or scientific background at all. So when vendors claim they specialize in technical translation, they generally mean that their translators have experience translating technical documents. This does not imply that those … Learn More
Month: February 2019
Lessons Learned Phrases used in one corner of the globe may in fact hold different meanings in others. The phrase “Latin Lover” may seem to be a fixed notion in places like America, but not necessarily in Latin cultures. Say the word gift in the U.S. and you might get a smile, but in Germany … Learn More
My niece had a bicycle made by a respected foreign manufacturer. It was a very nice, well made bike. One evening I was helping her take the bike apart to replace some worn out parts and opened up the “Assembly and Maintenance Manual” for some help. The instructions read: 1. Move out the old wheel. … Learn More