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What is a primary responsibility of a translator?
What is a primary responsibility of a translator?
- To convert spoken material exclusively without any written context
- To summarize lengthy texts into shorter versions
- To research industry-specific terminology and convert texts (correct)
- To create original content in their native language
How do translators ensure the accuracy of translated texts?
How do translators ensure the accuracy of translated texts?
- By translating only legal documents
- By relying solely on their personal knowledge of languages
- By using specialized dictionaries and translation tools (correct)
- By avoiding any research on industry-specific terminology
In what way do translators help bridge communication gaps?
In what way do translators help bridge communication gaps?
- By focusing only on translating scientific texts
- By converting texts to ensure mutual understanding between cultures (correct)
- By interpreting spoken language in real-time during conversations
- By providing bilingual education to students
What aspect of the original text must a translator preserve during the translation process?
What aspect of the original text must a translator preserve during the translation process?
Which of the following best describes the impact of globalization on translators?
Which of the following best describes the impact of globalization on translators?
Which resource is commonly used by translators to assist in their work?
Which resource is commonly used by translators to assist in their work?
How does a translator contribute to effective communication between different cultures?
How does a translator contribute to effective communication between different cultures?
In the translation process, what aspect must a translator focus on maintaining from the original material?
In the translation process, what aspect must a translator focus on maintaining from the original material?
What is a typical stage a translator goes through after translating a text?
What is a typical stage a translator goes through after translating a text?
What challenge do translators face in an increasingly globalized world?
What challenge do translators face in an increasingly globalized world?
Flashcards
Translator's role
Translator's role
A translator converts written or spoken material from one language to another while keeping the original meaning, format, and tone.
Translator's responsibilities
Translator's responsibilities
Translators read, understand, research industry terms, and use tools to convert text and audio to one or more languages.
Translator's Goal
Translator's Goal
Preserve the original meaning and tone of the material when translating.
Language barrier
Language barrier
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Translator's tools
Translator's tools
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What does a Translator do?
What does a Translator do?
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Who needs a Translator?
Who needs a Translator?
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What's the goal of a Translator?
What's the goal of a Translator?
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What resources do Translators use?
What resources do Translators use?
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Why is a Translator's role important?
Why is a Translator's role important?
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Study Notes
Role of Translators
- A translator is a professional who converts written or spoken material from one language to another, preserving the original meaning and format.
What Translators Do
- Translators read and understand the given material.
- They research industry-specific terminology.
- They utilize specialized dictionaries and translation tools.
- They proofread their work for accuracy and precision, considering tone and style.
Responsibilities of a Translator
- Reading and researching industry-specific terminology.
- Converting text and audio recordings from one language to one or more other languages.
- Ensuring translated texts accurately convey the original meaning and tone.
Role of a Language Translator
- Language translators bridge communication gaps between people of different cultures.
- While globalization shrinks differences, language barriers persist.
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Description
This quiz explores the essential responsibilities and tasks of professional translators. It covers their methods for ensuring accuracy in translation, the importance of industry-specific terminology, and their role in bridging cultural gaps. Test your knowledge on the multifaceted world of language translation.
