Langolution

4 German words we should all use The Germans have a language that seems a bit like Lego. You can stick lots of little bits together to make a new one that has never existed before. This way they can make all sorts of useful new wo...

Thanks to Iris for pointing out this very helpful article.

Ten Common Myths About Translation Quality The world of translation can be a confusing place, especially if you're the one doing the buying on behalf of your company.

Sometimes it really is better to translate it, English isn't always understood the way it is meant.

Denglisch-Quiz: Lost in Translation - SPIEGEL ONLINE Wenn Werber besonders kreativ sein wollen, versteht der Konsument oft nur Railway Station, also Bahnhof - bei englischer Reklame nämlich. Komm rein und finde wieder raus: Begreifen Sie, was diese zehn Sprüche uns sagen sollen?

I've just translated my first "Happy Holidays" and "Happy New Year" order of the year. Germans are so organized :)