Know the Difference Between Certification and Notarization of English to Ukrainian Translation

These days, English to Ukrainian translation has become very popular and much in demand, especially by those businesses who wish to set up base within the Ukraine. However, the process can be complex with various legal formalities to be completed not to mention the process of translating scores of documents as well. As a part of legalizing the documents, sometimes they need to be submitted to state bodies, public, or private bodies for further certification or examination. In such cases, notarization is critical.

What is the Ukrainian Certified Translation Process?

The Ukrainian certified translation is essentially an affidavit, which is provided by a qualified and professional translator as proof of the accuracy of their translation. The official seal of the particular translation agency accompanies this certification. The Ukrainian certified translation is important to be able to use the document for personal purposes. It is provided at no extra cost from the translation agency and some of the personal uses the document can be used include that of marketing, technical content, advertising, correspondence and other uses. The certification also entails that the translator is personally responsible for the content within the document.

When Does Notarization Become Important?

The process of notarization is meant for when the document is to be used for public, private bodies or official state bodies. In such cases, the Ukrainian certified translation is not enough and instead notarization is important. The notarization is essentially a form of certification or confirmation of the signed translator on the translated work. Before performing the notarization the English to Ukrainian translation document will be processed by the agency. The document needs to contain information such as name of document issuer, date of document preparation, name of the place where the document was prepared, issued and signed as well as signature of the translator.

Prerequisites of Notarization

- Original document: In order that the notarization of Ukrainian certified translation be performed, it is imperative that either the original notarized copy or original document be provided to the notary.

- Legally valid: If a document is legally not valid, it cannot be notarized. Thus, if this is a foreign document, which does not have any authentication from the source country, it cannot be notarized.

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Once the notarization is performed, the Ukrainian certified translation goes a step further. The document is notarized by a Ukrainian notary and is provided along with the supplied original document. Ukrainian notarization of any English to Ukrainian translation or some other source to Ukrainian language translation is important when the document is to be used by state bodies, private instance or official public instances within the Ukraine.

Thus, while the Ukrainian certified translation serves to prove that the document is accurate in translation, it can only be used for personal purposes whereas notarization will result in the document being fit for legal use by state bodies, public or private instances in Ukraine.

For authentication or legalization of documents, Ukrainian certified translation as well as English to Ukrainian translation or any other language translation, visit us at: http://www.ukraine-translation.com.

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What's the Difference Between Translation Agency, Localization Services and LSP?

All of us have heard or read terms like translation agency, translation company, localization agency and language service provider (LSP). Many people new to translation and localization are sometimes confused by the jargon. This article will help clear up the confusion with the often interchangeable terms "translation" and "localization" as well as other terminology associated with the translation industry. Although translation and localization have distinct meanings, the term localization has gained popularity and is sometimes used in place of translation.

Translation Agency, Localization Company or Language Services Provider?

Technically, all of the terms in the heading above could be describing the same organization. Language Services Provider (LSP) has become increasingly popular in conference presentations, because the term is more general and describes a full service organization that may do more than just translation. In terms of common usage, translation agency is an older, more traditional term, whereas Language Service Provider (LSP) is a more current, commonly used term for a company or partner that provides a broad range of translation or linguistic services.

Common Translation Industry Terminology

Translation Agency: A translation agency provides translation services. This term is often used interchangeably with translation company or localization agency. A translation agency provides translation services and manages translation projects for clients. Some translation agencies may also provide interpreters, multilingual desktop publishing (DTP) and other language related services such as website translation and software translation. (Also referred to as a Localization Agency, Language Service Provider, Globalization Services Provider)

Translation: The act rendering the meaning of one language into another. Stated another way, translation is communication of the meaning of a source-language text by means of an equivalent target-language text. Translation is performed by a translator or translation team.

Copy writing or transcreation: While transcreators strive to actually copy write into a target language, the primary responsibility of a translator is to accurately translate the source content into a target language.  In order to stay true to the source content, this can result in translations that are more literal. Multilingual projects that involve marketing or persuasive text may frequently require true copywriting or what is known as "transcreation". In many cases translated text must be then rewritten to make the message persuasive, as well as accurate and culturally appropriate.  In some cases, a target language locale may be so different that a complete rewrite of source marketing text is required.

Localization (L10n): The Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA) defines localization as follows: "Localization involves taking a product and making it linguistically and culturally appropriate to the target locale (country/region and language) where it will be used and sold." Localization must take the locale into consideration, for instance Brazil for Portuguese vs. Portugal.

Internationalization (I18n): Internationalization is a process which generalizes a software product (or website) so that redesign will not be necessary to enable it to handle multiple languages and cultural conventions. Internationalization takes place at the beginning of the program design and documentation development process. Separation of text from software source code is a critical aspect of internationalization. Moving translatable text, (the text that is visible to the user), into separate resource files prevents translators from changing or breaking the program code.

Globalization (G11n): The Localization Industry Standards Association (LISA) defines globalization as: "Globalization addresses the business issues associated with taking a product global. In the globalization of high-tech products this involves integrating localization throughout a company, after proper internationalization and product design, as well as marketing, sales and support in the world market." Globalization involves both internationalization and localization. The concept of globalization is frequently used in a sales or marketing concept, defining when a company moves beyond home/domestic markets and globalizes websites for eCommerce to pursue consumers and sales in targeted locales.

Website Translation:Website translation is also known as "Website Globalization".  In order to truly "translate" a website into other languages you may need both Internationalization (I18n) and Localization (L10n) services.

Internationalization (I18n) + Localization (L10n) = Website Globalization.

Internationalization (I18n) involves enabling the backend or the content management system (CMS) of a website to handle different languages, character sets, currencies, submit form data, site search capabilities, etc... and involves understanding what database and content management systems you are using to author, store and publish your website's content. Many recent versions of databases and content management solutions (CMS) are already enabled for other languages. Localization (L10n) involves translating and localizing the front-end and the user interface of your website into different languages ensuring all content (text, scripts and web graphics) is translated in an accurate and culturally correct manner.

Software Translation: Software translation is also known as "Software Globalization".  In order to truly "translate" software into other languages you may need both Internationalization (I18n) and Localization (L10n) services.

Internationalization (I18n) + Localization (L10n) = Software Globalization.

Internationalization (I18n) involves enabling the code base of an application to support different languages, character sets, time, date and numerical formats, etc... and involves understanding your application's development platform and process. Localization (L10n) involves translating and localizing your software's User Interface (display, menus, dialog boxes, error messages), Online Help and User Manuals into different languages ensuring all content (text and graphics) is translated in an accurate and culturally correct manner.

Locale: a locale includes the language of the region as well as numerous other issues, such as character set support, date/time formatting, forms of payment, data/product sorting, phone/address formatting and more. Locales are associated with target languages; for instance Brazil and Portugal are locales associated with the Portuguese language.

Translation Memory: Translation memory (TM) technology allows translation teams to store and reuse both source and target language content for any translation project.  GPI's translation teams utilize translation memory tools in order to create and maintain multilingual glossaries and translation memories for our clients. These glossaries and memories are the proprietary property of our clients and can be provided to you as part of any project's deliverables. Tool use is client-driven and GPI can work with all of the commercially available TM technologies.

Translation memory is not machine translation (MT). The benefits of translation memory include:

Consistency in translations on larger projects, where teams of translators are required.

Productivity and accuracy improvements.

Reduced costs of translations by offering leveraged pricing on repeat and fuzzy match text.

Revision projects can be handled in the most cost-effective, time-efficient manner.

Machine Translation: Machine translation (MT) is software that produces very raw, draft translations automatically. Machine translation software requires extensive upfront glossary development, strict adherence to controlled source language authoring and qualified translators to post-edit the raw translations that are produced in order to achieve acceptable quality. I utilizes human translation and editing teams who work with translation memory tools, NOT machine translation.

GILT: An acronym for "Globalization, Internationalization, Localization and Translation". This term is sometimes used to describe professional societies and association in our industry.

CJKV: An acronym sometimes used to describe a combination of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese.

FIGS: A common acronym for French, Italian, German and Spanish, four of the more common western European target languages for English source materials.

BRIC: A newer acronym for Brazil, Russia, India and China. These countries make up 4 of the fastest growing global economies. Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and some Indian dialects are becoming increasingly popular as target languages for content translation, localization and website globalization.

Useful Translation Industry Resources

There are a number of organizations and websites that provide useful materials and periodic updates through blogs and articles. The following is a list that I recommend:

Multilingual Computing
MultiLingual is the leading industry magazine for Web site globalization, international software development and language technology.
Common Sense AdvisoryThis firm focuses on assisting clients to operationalize, benchmark, optimize, and innovate industry best practices in translation, localization, interpreting, globalization, and internationalization.
GALA (Globalization and Localization Association)
The Globalization and Localization Association (GALA) is an international nonprofit association whose member companies specialize in language services, translation services and language technology.
Byte Level Research
Since 2000, Byte Level Research has been dedicated to the art and science of web globalization.
ClientSide News
CSN is a client-focused organization that leverages intelligence to drive Globalization, Internationalization, Localization and Translation (GILT) industry solutions.

To further understand the process of properly developing websites from scratch with globalization in mind, read our the source article Translation Agency or Localization Company. You may also wish to review our translation services.

Globalization Partners International, the translation agency, has created a more extensive overview of website globalization for several key locales in collection of downloadable globalization white papers known as our Website Globalization and E-Business Series. You may contact GPI at info@globalizationpartners.com or at 866-272-5874 with your specific questions about your target global markets and your project goals.

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Greece Prime Minister And College Student Appear To Have Difference Of Opinion On Confidence Vote

Before the vote, Mr. Papandreou called on Parliament and the people to show responsibility and seize “a critical opportunity to save the country from default.” “All Greeks have the duty and the ability to change this country,” he said. He defended the country’s foreign creditors, who have become a lightning rod for popular fury, saying, “They are giving us a helping hand in difficult times.” But tens of thousands of people gathered outside Parliament, many voicing rage at foreign lenders they see as a kind of occupying power and a government they blame for Greece’s financial crisis. “They destroyed the country,” said Terpsichore Theofili, 23, a history student, as she stood in the crowd in Syntagma Square outside parliament. “They should pay, not us,” she added. [NYT]

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