With the rise of global communication over the last few decades, language translation services are in as high of demand as ever before. Many challenges come with translation efforts. However, customers should be aware of these four big items before starting their projects.
Cultural Context
Languages don’t operate as one-for-one systems where you can easily transcribe ideas. The cultural context of a statement is just as important as the words. Suppose you’re trying to translate the description of a blue object from Japanese.…
Does your company work in a technical field and sometimes handle complex equipment or machinery? Do you sometimes order parts from overseas if you find a better deal outside of the United States? While there’s no problem with saving a few additional bucks, you might run into a problem if the product or part you order only includes instructions in a foreign language. There are of course basic translation apps out there and plenty of human translators as well.…
Maya Yucateco is a language spoken primarily in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and in parts of Guatemala and Belize. As an offshoot of the ancient languages that were common amongst the Mayans centuries ago, Maya Yucateco has survived with very little variation from its original form. Over time, the number of native speakers has diminished somewhat, but Maya Yucateco is still considered to be one of Mexico’s official languages today. Continue reading to learn more about this fascinating language and why its translation is so valuable.…
