Phrases that get on translators and interpreters’ nerves

Translators vs interpreters

Translators work with written texts and interpreters work with spoken utterances

To see more information on the difference between translation and interpreting and the consistent habit of misusing these term visit ATA on NPR.

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The magic in translation

The magic in translation (click on the image to enlarge)

The magic in translation (click on the image to enlarge)

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The most dreaded question to ask a translator

The most dreaded question to ask a translator -- click on the image to enlarge

The most dreaded question to ask a translator — click on the image to enlarge

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“A translator’s idea of having fun”

“A translator’s idea of having fun” — spelling bee contest (click on the image to enlarge)

 

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Season’s greetings for translators

Sending season's greetings to translators can go wrong (click on the image to enlarge)

Sending season’s greetings to translators can go wrong (click on the image to enlarge)

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An infant translator: transitional objects

Baby translator

A translator-to-be

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Translators’ commandments #3 — You shall not work for peanuts

Translators' commandments

Translators’ commandments – never work for peanuts

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Translators’ commandments #2

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Translators’ commandments #1

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Translators’ nightmares — “The most dreaded deadline”

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