How can a client be certain nothing “has been lost in the translation?
Words and expressions can indeed differ from language to language and culture to culture. There are situations when a one-for-one conversion of a word or phrase is not possible because of a “vocabulary deficit” in the target language; that is, a word does not exist in that tongue that expresses the precise connotation of the source language word. A skilled translator will focus on the message rather than the words. Our linguists translate only into their native language; consequently, they are fully versed in the subtle nuances of that language. In addition, because they have lived many years in the United States, they are able to bridge both cultures. An editor completely competent in the target language, reviews the work of the translator to assure accuracy and to provide a smooth reading document. All translations provided by Allen Translation Service have been thoroughly edited.
