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How One Small Word Can Have One Big Meaning

Translation takes a written word from its original language and rewrites it in a different language while making sure it conveys the same meaning. Think it sounds simple? Sometimes it is, but sometimes it’s not. There are plenty of words that describe multiple feelings and situations all at once—and these don’t transfer over to another language that easily. Take, for example: Gattara This Italian word is closely related to the idea of a “crazy cat lady” in Canada, but without the “crazy” part. A gattara is an elderly lady who

June 1, 2018 No Comments

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The Importance of Animal Translations

Last year, a Giraffe named April stole the hearts of people all over the world. April the Giraffe was preparing to have a baby and the facility where she was housed, The Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, N.Y., installed a webcam so that people could watch when it was time for the baby to arrive. Little did anyone know that April and her baby would become world-famous; over 15 million people tuned in to watch the live birth on YouTube. April the Giraffe Around the World In English, she may

May 4, 2018 No Comments

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I Just Came to Say Hello

Hello, how are you today? If you live in a country such as the United States, where English is the most common language spoken, this is a phrase that you might utter a few times a day. If you live there and say hello in a different language, however, you’re still in good company, and that company may be getting more common. English as the Main Language According to the Census Bureau, the number of people who speak a Language Other Than English (LOTE) will continue to “slowly increase over

April 27, 2018 No Comments

International development

Finding the Right Translation for a Corporate Culture

Though English is one of the top spoken languages in the world, not having the ability to translate other languages “can be one of the biggest mistakes a business—especially those in the financial services sector—can make,” says World Finance. It’s a Big World Out There Translation is often the last thing that businesses think about when making plans and setting goals. However, with the rapid pace in which globalization is occurring each day, it should be on the top of the list. Translation has the power to make or break

April 18, 2018 No Comments

Marketing & Communication

Content is King, But How Does it Translate?

These days, content is everywhere. Any company that plans on establishing a real presence in the world needs content on their website and on social media channels. Content is King Content can be as simple as a daily Tweet, Instagram photo, or Facebook post. Website content can include blogs, articles, and even eBooks that can give consumers more information that ultimately leads them to trust you. And trust is not the only thing that keeps them coming back, it establishes you as a thought leader in the industry. You’ll find

April 11, 2018 No Comments

Translation

What You Never Knew About the Importance of Translation

Every September, the world recognizes International Translation Day. This might leave many people to wonder: Why is translation so important that it deserves its own day of celebration? Globalization is on the Rise If you were born in a country where English is the primary language spoken, you might not think about language translation very often. In countries like the United States, the main language is English, but with such a diverse population from other countries and cultures on the rise, there’s an increase in other written and spoken languages.

April 5, 2018 No Comments

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Top 5 Expressive Words with No Translation

Even people who only speak one language can often say hello in another. Whether it’s Bonjour, in French, or Hola, in Spanish, hello can be translated in just about any language spoken across the world. There are many words, however, that simply have no translation. The list is long and to put them all in one place would mean a lengthy piece. Instead, we’ll share our five favourites that express what we all feel from time to time in a relatable, but non-translatable, way. 1) Rocambolesco This fantastic Italian word

March 29, 2018 No Comments

Translation

How Translators Become Team Players

Recently, many of the hardest-working athletes in the world came together to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Though most people know the countries that commonly attend, such as Canada, the United States, France, Germany, Sweden, and Norway, there were a total of 92 nations (plus the Olympic Athletes from Russia) that competed in the games. With so many teams from all over the world living and competing together, as well as the millions of people attending the event and watching from home, translation was mandatory to keep communications flowing.

March 14, 2018 No Comments