50 shades of Mary
Machine translation is inevitably popular these days as, as previously discussed in this post. And who can blame its users? Google Chrome’s suggestion to “translate this
The Longest Word in the World is German
In Germany, the captain of a steam boat arrives at the navigation bridge to set out on a new journey along the Danube River. Upon
Words Used Worldwide
There are 196 countries in the world and English is the official language in 60 of these. Even in countries where this language is not
How to Lose a Language in Three Generations
I usually don’t include personal references in my blog entries. I try to keep allusions to my own life or my experience both as speaker
Happy International Translation Day!
Translation is truly an art. When done well, it brings text to life in another language and nothing is “lost in translation”. So, in honor
Although It May Not Seem like It… That’s a Language!
As project managers, we are used to receiving requests for translations to and from many languages. The most popular include English, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, French
Some translators who made a difference
Many writers reach stardom. Just think of Shakespeare, Moby Dick and J.K Rowling, amongst others. But can any of us name famous translators? After all,
Localization of Idioms
Idioms play a part in our manner of speaking and relating. Webster’s Dictionary defines an idiom as, “an expression that cannot be understood from the
What Language Do Minions Speak?
This year’s promising film, Minions, has premiered in theaters in several countries. The film by the production company Illumination Entertainment has been a huge box
Translation and Adaptation
When communicating a message to a listener or reader whose mother tongue is not the same as our own, especially when that person does not
