What sets a good translation apart from others? Brilliant translations are often produced by native translators who have the ability to understand the source text at a deep level, and are a skilful writer in the target language Translation is more than linguistic knowledge or accuracy. Good translators are also sensitive to industry vocabulary, project timelines and the intended audience of any document.
If you are looking to hire translators for your website or medical translation services, it is important to not simply select translation services based on their online profiles, but choose them based on the following criteria:
Advanced linguistic abilities
Any translator cannot produce precise translations if he/she does not understand the context. And the ability to do translation with finesse requires advanced, near native level, knowledge of the source language, that is only developed when the translator has a deep understanding of the text and has excellent writing skills. A skilled translator enjoys writing, experimenting with words, testing out what goes where best and keeps in mind to not exceed the character counts, if required. And adhering to such specifications require varying amounts of linguist acrobatics or lateral thinking. Ideally, your translators should be native speakers. While it’s possible to achieve complete fluency in a language that is not your native tongue, the best translators are usually native speakers. If you’re working in a language that has variations in usage between countries ensure your proposed translation provider has the right country-level expertise.
