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Translation projects – insider tips!  The EU is getting bigger and opportunities for selling your products and services abroad are multiplying.If, that is, you are able to communicate accurately and professionally with your potential clients or business partners in their own language. In this connection there are some things that need to be explained... Did you know that even within the present territory of the EU there are around 380 language combinations? With the planned expansion of the EU this number will rise to over 600(!). Even if you only want to present your products in the most important EU languages you will need to have half a dozen translations made. And a translation cannot be just any translation!
There are some important criteria of quality which enable you to tell whether your material has been professionally translated into a foreign language:
Native languageWill your text be translated by a native speaker? Is the translator really a native speaker of the target language? A translator who undertakes translations into several target languages should arouse suspicion. Be careful!
Training & experienceYour product first starts to come to life in a foreign language with a translator. You should therefore also be sure that your translator has the appropriate qualifications, experience, and ability in your technical field. Checking will give you more confidence.
Standardized project implementationProfessional translation services have a standardized project implementation process (according to EN 15038) and apply DIN 2345 when calculating translation costs. Be sure to agree on a transparent billing method in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.
EU regulationsEU regulations make multi-lingual product descriptions and instructions compulsory for most products. In addition, errors in the instruction manual – in any EU language – can lead to claims of product liability (!).
Product knowledgeIf you regularly need to update product manuals in foreign languages, it is worth establishing a long-term relationship with translators who will “think” themselves into your products. This will save you time and money, because the translators will be familiar with your product philosophy and your ways of doing things.
That’s what Mondolingua is there for! At Mondolingua your translating work is carried out promptly, professionally, accurately and at value-for-money prices.We enjoy working closely with clients in order to get to know their product world. This is the only way to ensure that your product and plans are really understood abroad. |
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