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Translation is much more than just substituting words in one language with another; it is an art that requires understanding, cultural sensitivity, and technical skill. When one works with non-native speaking clients, there are unique challenges that further complicate this process at times. In this article, we shall look at three specific issues that arise: rigid adherence to glossaries, competitive rather than collaborative reviews, and formatting decisions made without linguistic input.

Translation is much more than just substituting words in one language with another; it is an art that requires understanding, cultural sensitivity, and technical skill. When one works with non-native speaking clients, there are unique challenges that further complicate this process at times. In this article, we shall look at three specific issues that arise: rigid adherence to glossaries, competitive rather than collaborative reviews, and formatting decisions made without linguistic input.

The 12 orange dots represent different positions in this method. The animal years are aligned for the year Roka (2005). This changes each year. The current animal year starts at the brown arrow (second knuckle of your pointing finger) and proceeds clockwise through the years. Start at the green flower star if the age is at least 10 years old, otherwise start at the blue star marked as 1 and go counterclockwise.

Khmer is the official language of Cambodia. Over 18 million people speak Khmer, with a total of 17 million in Cambodia. So, if you live or work in the country, you can impress the locals with some basic phrases below.

Language is the tool that we use to communicate with each other. It is a fascinating and intricate part of human culture and history. There are thousands of different languages spoken all over the world, each with its own unique features, quirks, and interesting aspects. In this article, we will explore some of the most …

The Most Interesting Language in the Planet: An Overview Read More »

Humans are always better than machines when it comes to providing accurate translations of languages, especially in Khmer – the language spoken in Cambodia by over 15 million people. Though machine translation has made remarkable improvements in recent years, it is still able to accurately interpret and translate with the same accuracy and finesse as …

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For many languages, a translator can avoid misspelling easily through the help of tools such as Google or Microsoft spell checkers. Only a little effort is needed to spot the red-underlined word and with a few clicks, all spellings are corrected. However, for some languages such as Khmer, there is no such luxury for the …

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