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When is a translation good or bad?

Recently, De Standaard claimed that the most recent Nobel Prize winner for literature, Han Kang, owed that title to translation errors. In 2016, it was revealed that the translation of her novel The Vegetarian, for which she had won the International Booker Prize, contained a lot of “translation errors, omissions…

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From intern to internship supervisor: Untranslate at the CALM placement workshop

At the end of the academic year, our colleague Maaike attended the CALM placement workshop at Ghent University. At this event, students present the insights they gained during their internship – so did Maxence, who did an internship at Untranslate. It was a special day for both Maxence and Maaike,…

What are we talking about when we talk about AI?

Artificial intelligence … It has become a hot topic in recent years, glowing hot even. Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI). In the media, at school or at work, it cannot be missed. But are we always talking about the same thing when we talk about AI? And above…

Reach a larger target audience with SEO-friendly translations

Is your company already well established in Flanders? Great! But do you want to stop there? Don’t you also want to conquer the national or even the international market? Before you take that step, you need to think about everything: In which countries do you want to establish yourself? Where…

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Life as it is: internship at Untranslate

An instructive immersion in the world of translation and multilingual communication. That’s how I would describe my internship experience at Untranslate. What follows is a brief recap of how I experienced six weeks of my internship. 22nd January 2024: A new beginning The first day of my internship felt like…

Untranslate dives into the Digital Future at Digital First 2023

On 19 October, our team attended Digital First in Brussels. This annual event, now in its eighteenth edition, is a crucible of digital innovation, where the latest trends, technologies and strategies are put in the spotlight. The whole day, we were treated to fascinating sessions from industry heavyweights such as…

Digital accessibility: improve user experience

Accessible websites or applications benefit everyone. But what are those benefits, and how can you implement this efficiently? You came to the right place for answers. Equality of opportunities has become a fundamental value and digital accessibility has thus become a major challenge for many companies. By making your digital platform accessible, your…

The Importance of Sign Language Interpreting: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Did you know that over 70 million people worldwide use sign language as their primary means of communication? When one encounters a deaf or hard-of-hearing individual, the initial focus could often center on their hearing impairment. However, what people may overlook is their remarkable ability to express themselves in a…

Natural Language Processing (NLP): the behind-the-scene artist

Imagine an artist fluent in all languages, interpreting ancient writings while understanding the most complex contemporary dialects. This artist works diligently and translates your most abstract ideas and feelings into a form understood not only by machines, but also by humans worldwide. This is NLP in essence: an effective communicator…

Grow your business with SEO-friendly translations

Do you have a successful local business? Congratulations! But you don’t want to stop there, do you? You’re probably dreaming of taking over the national or even the international market. Before taking this step, you should think some things through: Where do you want to start? In which countries do…