September 30 is International Translation Day, and we would like to celebrate all language professionals and enthusiasts around the world. Translators and interpreters play a fundamental role in today’s rapidly globalizing world. While artificial intelligence has made significant progress, it does not compare to the talents and skills of a professional translator or interpreter. A machine cannot produce the same quality text as a human, and furthermore, it lacks the passion and knowledge to do so. The unique skill set of translators and interpreters move the world in more ways than one.
Translators are necessary for almost every industry imaginable: legal translations, immigration translations, financial translations, marketing translations, medical translations, and many more. In fact, most people interact with a translation every day without even realizing it. If you travel, the materials on the plane will have been translated into at least one other language, as well as airport signage. Or perhaps you have rented a car in a foreign country, and having road signage in English may be helpful if you do not speak the local language. Similarly, when eating out in a foreign country, the menu may have been translated to other languages to assist foreign travelers. Finally, when buying produce or food from another country, translation was necessary to be able to put that food on your table; everything from the production, shipping, contracts and delivery of that food required translation and interpretation in order to be able to reach your local supermarket. In short, translation helps people make sense of their surroundings and communicate with others. It serves as a bridge to connect people from many different backgrounds and cultures.
The translation industry requires precision to provide accurate, reliable translations that can be understood by all who encounter them. Translators and interpreters play a very important role in this process. They have spent years honing their craft in order to help transmit that knowledge to others. For assistance with a translation project or a free quote, please contact us at info@cshtranslation.com.