Translation

Translation

The process of converting words and sentences from one language into another with the proper grammar and subject matter relevance.

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Machine translation

Translation & localization; Translation

Refers to the use of machine (usually computers) to translate texts from one language to another.

Consecutive interpreter

Translation & localization; Translation

A person who interprets (translates orally) a conference, whether simultaneously or consecutively.

Linguistic medium

Language; Translation

Means used to express the content of both source language and target language.

Doctor-immigrant patient-interpreter consultation

In this context we have an immigrant who has gone to see the doctor. Since the foreign person does not speak the language of the doctor, he or she has gone to the health centre with an interpreter. ...

Volunteer interpreter

Translation & localization; Translation

A person who freely offers to interpret, without being paid (usually for humanitary purposes).

Direct loan

Language; Translation

Is a word borrowed from one language and incorporated into another.

Skopos theory

Translation & localization; Translation

A concept from the field of translation studies which comprises the idea that translating and interpreting should primarily take into account the function of both the source and target text.