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🍑 If you were traveling in Andorra, and someone told you they were going to "play the peach," would you expect them to start acting...fruity?!! This Catalan idiom, "fer el préssec," has a playful tone. Do you know what it means? How would you localize this phrase to keep its essence intact? Can you think of an English expression that captures the same vibe? Share your thoughts below! 👇 Translating idioms accurately, while preserving the tone as well as the meaning, is a function of localization. To learn more about iTi's localization services, visit https://lnkd.in/e2QQ85uY . #InsideIdioms #iTiTranslates #Localization #Catalan

🌎 Did you know Spanish is the language with the second-largest population of native speakers in the world? It is spoken by more than 559 million people globally. Considering this, what should you consider when choosing between Spanish variants for localization? 💃👉 Find out in our blog! (Check the comments section) #spanish #spanishvariations #translation

Afrolinguals, the first industry news magazine for LSPs, localization, translation and interpretation professionals in Africa, is welcoming contributions for its first issue on “Visibility”.   If you are a language professional or LSP in #Africa, this issue gives you an opportunity to share your stories and experiences in increasing your individual or #institutional visibility in the global #language industry. Are African LSPs visible and competitive enough? What are the existing challenges? What are the initiatives and platforms that celebrate and increase access to global opportunities? How does branding #influences your market positioning? Are there specialized platforms that highlight and promote African language and localization professionals to a global #market? These are some of the issues that will be explored in this first issue. You can send your analysis/contribution to languages@kabodgroup.com with cc: elongue@kabodgroup.com 📅 Deadline : 16 April 2024

Did you know that 4 languages are often referred to as the "classics of localization"? These languages are French, Italian, German, and Spanish. They even have a special designation: the acronym FIGS, or EFIGS if English is included.

Minds are spoken, and we've listened! 🗣✨ Wondering about our languages for Localization and Translation? Here's the scoop: We're fluent in ASIAN LANGUAGES! 🌏💬 Break barriers with us. Contact now! 📩 #Localization #Translation #AsianLanguages

Haitian Creole is one of the most in-demand languages for professional interpreting services in the United States. With roots in French, Haitian Creole is filled with colorful expressions and idioms, and can be a challenge to translate! If a native Haitian Creole speaker says that someone is "a wooden cat," just precisely what are they trying to say? How would you localize this phrase to capture not only the meaning, but the tone of this common idiom? To learn more about iTi's localization services, visit https://lnkd.in/enMsJhbt #haitiancreole #insideidioms #localization #translation #ititranslates

The Overlooked Opportunity: Hausa Language Localization Did you know that Hausa is the most widely spoken language in West Africa, with over 50 million native speakers and more 100 million non natives? Despite its vast reach, Hausa remains a neglected language in the localization industry. Localizing content into Hausa can lead to increased market share, improved customer engagement, and enhanced brand reputation. It also promotes cultural preservation, language development, and social inclusion. Let's bridge the gap and recognize the importance of Hausa language localization! #HausaLanguage #Localization #Africa #LanguageMatters #GlobalReach #CulturalPreservation

I can share my 5 cents for this... to whoever asks ;). There are several theories here, but is more than just reaching out to 20 countries... is how the entertainment industry evolved to make us think that there's such a thing :). As for videogames (and other common entertainment delights) Neutral Spanish is mostly commonly used for the Latin American Spanish region. However, due to the changes in the consumption of TV vs Broadcast content, is now being merged as well to include Spain region and other countries. Nevertheless, so far, Spanish Castillian (esES) cannot be used as a pillar point to reach the LATAM audience, aside from this, Latin American Spanish (LAS or es-419 if we're going technical) won't work properly within Spanish Castilian audiences. We need also to understand if it's meant to text or as well to audio executions. Text is more commonly understood by both audiences (even though several cultural changes and so). But speaking about the audio... is just a no-no situation. The reason: interpretation and cultural nuances! So, if you care about your audience, please localize your text and audio accordingly with the audience that you're aiming for. If your global strategy lays on going not only for LATAM as a whole but for each country as minimal entities, indeed we're speaking about more than 20 variants... And if you wish to use Castilian Spanish in LATAM, is just going to destroy the audience itself. Deep dives and assessments on the messages below :D. Also discussions! I'll share later on an article about this :D

🌍 Inside Idioms: Czech Edition! If you’re chatting with a friend in Prague and they say they have butter on their head, should you offer them a napkin (or maybe an English muffin)? 🧈🤔 The Czech idiom “Mít máslo na hlavě” translates directly to “to have butter on one’s head.” What do you think it means? As language experts, we know that localization goes beyond mere translation; it’s about capturing the essence and tone of expressions. How would you localize this idiom for an English-speaking audience? Can you think of an English expression that conveys a similar meaning or sentiment? Share your thoughts below! To learn more about iTi's Localization services, visit https://lnkd.in/e2QQ85uY . #InsideIdioms #iTiTranslates #Localization #CzechLanguage

Did you know- Language shapes how we perceive the world!🌍✨  This week's quote highlights the connection between language and thought. Localization considers these differences to ensure your message is culturally relevant. Learn more about the benefits of localization on our website www.vachved.com and share your thoughts below!🌐🔍