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The Ins and Outs of German and French UEFA Football Terminology
From Trikot and tricot to Freistoss in Switzerland and nonante in Belgium, here are the German and French football terms, false friends and regional variants that…
A Freelance Translator Doesn’t Have to Speak 19 Languages to Be a Pro
Sometimes, it can be difficult to actually explain what it means to be a freelance translator. People can have varying ideas of what it is you actually do and how…
Five Great Reasons to Be a Translator in Berlin
The digiterarti have definitely arrived in the capital. In some neighborhoods, you can’t throw a MacBook Pro without hitting someone launching a startup.
Interview With an English to German Translator: Jürgen
Interview With an English to German Translator: Jürgen Name: Jürgen Born in: Germany Education: Ph.D. in English/Creative Writing Lives in: Berlin, Germany…
15 Things You Should Never Say to a Translator
Regularly, a translator or translation company receives unrealistic requests. We have compiled 15 of them. What is your own experience?
Freestyle Freelancing - Professionals Without Borders
It’s a beautiful spring day, your windows are open and you are listening to the news while you type away on your laptop. You take a break to walk the dog and enjoy…
The Global Round-Ball Game: Why Americans Call Soccer “Soccer”
What is the proper English word for that “global round-ball game”? Is it “football” or “soccer”? This question has an interesting linguistic history.
What Does a German Elephant Say? Translating Onomatopoeia
What Does a German Elephant Say? Translating Onomatopoeia The proper term is “cross-linguistic onomatopoeia,” but James Chapman just calls them “sounds in other…
What Companies Need to Know About International Translation Services
International translation services are essential in an increasingly globalized business world - find the right fit for your business!
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