Human Translation

Human translation involves skilled linguists, providing nuance and context that machine translation might not capture. ​​Tomedes as a translation agency provides professional human translation services for business customers and individuals around the world. We are committed to providing high-quality human translations, as machines (despite their developments over the years) remain to be in need of human translators’ touch. Computers are extremely fast at translating individual words and even short phrases, but when it comes to translating context-specific passages, their abilities are somewhat lacking.

Human translation includes the ability to translate the meaning of a sentence, rather than just strings and words. More importantly, it allows for the comprehension of colloquial communications. A machine might translate an expression such as ‘he was known for burning the midnight oil’ literally, whereas a professional human translator could interpret this as ‘he was known for working late into the night.’ Because of such lapses, reading the translations from a machine can sometimes be a confusing experience. Humans are also able to identify and deal with typographical errors and abbreviations in a way that machines cannot always match. ‘It was there dog’ would generate a literal (and incorrect) translation from a machine, whereas a professional human translator would (correctly) translate ‘it was their dog.’

Human translators bring attention to detail to their work, ensuring that every aspect of the source text is carefully considered and accurately represented in the target language. They catch subtle cultural nuances and intricacies that machines cannot. For example, they understand that a marketing brochure requires a different tone than a technical manual.

If you’re working with legal documents, literary works, and critical documents, you’ll want to work with a skilled human translator. With meticulous attention to detail, they’ll tailor their translations to suit the specific needs of your project.

From SEO to marketing,  our human translators bring specialized knowledge, unmatched experience to your most complex projects.