Did you know? – The words “berserk”, “hug” and “cake” all come from the Vikings
While we often think of English as a Germanic language with French influence, Viking activity in England has left its linguistic mark in ways you might not expect. There are of course the classi… Continue Reading »
It's important to consider your target region when sending documents for translation. Though there are the occasional hiccups between British and American English, other languages can have signi… Continue Reading »
Translation might seem like it has an obvious workflow – a client has a file, a translator translates it, everyone goes home happy. But the translation process can be a little more complex tha… Continue Reading »
You don’t usually ask someone “What can’t you do?” when you inquire about their job. However, “untranslatable” or difficult to translate words can be both fascinating and difficult t… Continue Reading »
Did you know? – Turkish is one of the politest languages in the world
The Turkish language uses honorifics and grammatical forms that allow for very specific levels of formality, depending on age difference, levels of familiarity and social distance. These are use… Continue Reading »