Translation Errors: How to Lose Millions in Ten Days
Have you ever read something in your native language and instantly known it was a case of bad translation? Maybe a menu item offering “lamp meat” or a sign that…
Have you ever read something in your native language and instantly known it was a case of bad translation? Maybe a menu item offering “lamp meat” or a sign that…
Lost in the world of language services? We’re here to break down two of the most in-demand solutions: translation and transcreation. Translation is well known, but transcreation is often misunderstood.…
Machine translation has long had a bad reputation. In the past, it often produced inaccurate results that were so off the mark, they became the subject of Internet memes. But…
Consider this: Two friends are out together, and one of them buys the other a bottle of water. Later, they ask their friend to pay them back. In some cultures,…
Every year, as the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan or the conclusion of Hajj, Muslims around the world come together to celebrate, with family, food, prayer, and one…
Back in the day, machine translation models used to read words as numbers: 1 + 1 = 2. The issue with that? This mechanism stops working once a sentence gets…
Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian share grammar rules and are largely mutually intelligible. French, Italian, and Spanish are Romance languages, which all trace back to Latin. Arabic and Amharic are both…
While Arabic and Somali are the two official languages spoken in Somalia, different dialects and indigenous languages are also spoken within smaller communities. Each dialect and language is prominent in…
Handling official documents requires careful attention. To ensure a smooth process, you need to understand all the requirements before submission. And when it comes to translated documents, the difference between…
Planning to localize your website or software? Then, you’ll need to learn two terms you’ll encounter frequently: “language” and “locale.” While they’re often used interchangeably, they actually refer to different…
In today’s global business landscape, all eyes are on China—and for good reason. Chinese is the second most spoken language in the world and the most widely spoken native language,…
AI is transforming industries, and localization is no exception. From real-time translations to culturally relevant content that clicks with global audiences, AI is making it faster, smarter, and more cost-effective…