Are you a beginner in the translation business?  Do you need translating to the German language? Are you looking for a proficient German translator?  Then you have to go through this article so you can be equipped with adequate information that will help you to even translate for the German embassies (แปลเอกสารสถานฑูตเยอรมัน, which is the term in Thai).

German Translation Tips

• Be sure to translate equivalents

It would be a huge mistake for you to translate word-for-word when translating English to German. Your translation should be so concise that no one will be able to know that it is a translated version. Nevertheless, do not fail to convey the whole meaning and understanding of the original text into the translated one.

• Copy the original style of the author

You must imitate the writing style the author used in his work. If the text is written in such a funny or scary manner, you have to make sure your translation carries them all.

• Imitate the target language culture

Apart from copying the style of the author of the text, you mustn’t forget the learning. Have in mind that each language has some formal and informal way of addressing or replying a person, your translation should imbibe that.

• Be equipped with basic German grammar

Get to know some basic German because it will be difficult for you to translate to German effectively if you do not have some basic knowledge about it. You can read books on the German language to gain more insight.

• Use the appropriate word

Choose words that correctly relates the meaning of the sentence in the text. Use the dictionary for research but don’t just choose the first word or meaning you see, check if it is suitable to be used in that context.