A graphic illustration of providing translation into and out of twenty two languages was provided by my colleagues in the Translation Directorate the other day. It speaks for itself, really.
A graphic illustration of providing translation into and out of twenty two languages was provided by my colleagues in the Translation Directorate the other day. It speaks for itself, really.
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Martin,
I am right in thinking you all go through pivot languages to reduce this complexity, no?
Kindest,
James
Now here’s an interesting quote: “The cost of translation represents less than 2 (two) euros per year and per European citizen, or 0.8% of the administrative budget of the European Union. It’s not a lot to pay to do justice to the identity of different groups.”
Who said it? François Ost, vice-rector of the Facultés universitaires Saint-Louis in Brussels, so he should know. The quote comes from page 11 of “Le Vif L’Express” no. 3031 for the week 7-13 August 2009 (no extra charge for the translation).