FAQ

Specialist terminology refers to all words or phrases in a translation that are used in a particular field. For example, in a text relating to nanotechnology, reference is made to 'nanopilots'. This is a specialised term that should be translated by a professional translator familiar with nanotechnology in order to know how it should be translated.

"Repetition" or "repetition" refers to repeated words or phrases in a document. If you have a clothing catalog that requires the translation of the phrase "100% organic cotton", then that phrase may appear multiple times in the document. These terms would only need to be translated once, the other instances would just need to be checked. For projects where they are repeated, we are able to offer price discounts.

Yes. A lot depends on what is required and the word count of the document to be translated. If the text is simple, requires only an ordinary translator, and is for reference purposes only (that is, it will not be published, distributed or used in legal proceedings), then yes, there is no problem. If the text is more complex, other options are available, such as splitting the translation between several translators. We'll always try to help with tight deadlines, so talk to us to see what we can do for you.

In general, this means that you need confirmation from the translator that the translation corresponds exactly to the source text to the best of his/her knowledge. This is usually only required for legal translations.

Yes, you can send scanned documents for translation. The quality of the scan is important - if it is poorly scanned or faded, translators may spend more time deciphering the text, which can have a cost impact. For good quality scans, we can use OCR technology to extract the text. If we receive a scanned document, we will supply you with a translated document in Word format in return, unless you have requested another format. If you would like the translation formatted the same as the original with images and logos etc, this can be arranged at an additional cost.

We have internal administrative and translator costs that are the same for a 50-word project as for a 500-word project.

On average, a translator processes 2,500 words per day for a regular text, less for a more specialized or creative text. We guarantee the timing of the project when preparing a quotation or when the scope of the project is specified and the timing is agreed. We are very flexible and can usually help when times are tight.