Good question. But what is genderlect, anyway? Linguists use this blending of gender and dialect to describe how language use differs between men and women (and also to sound cool). Do men and women use language differently? A large body of research shows that yes, indeed they do. With the advancement of gender equality, these … Continue reading Genderlect: Why Is It Important?
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Skincare Words 101: The Tricky Difference Between ‘Alina’ and ‘Alinta’ in Romanian
Nowhere is aspirational writing more at home than in the fashion and cosmetics industries. Lotions and moisturizers, dresses and accessories will do all sorts of exquisite things to your skin and figure: they hydrate and cleanse, revitalize and smooth, fortify and enliven. They can flatter your silhouette, highlight your natural curves and make you shine. … Continue reading Skincare Words 101: The Tricky Difference Between ‘Alina’ and ‘Alinta’ in Romanian
Negotiation Impasse? How to Unlock the Deadlock
"Parties can become angry or entrenched in their positions. Perceptions become distorted, and judgments are biased. The parties stop communicating effectively and instead blame one another. One party has a conflict management style that is not compatible with the other. Perceptions are so different that the parties do not believe there is any possible compatibility … Continue reading Negotiation Impasse? How to Unlock the Deadlock
The High Cost of Cheap Translation
An excellent, insightful, and honest article from the Homebusinessmag. Food for thought. Your next important translation project might be just around the corner. Read below (click source link) and get ready for that decision: Source: The High Cost of Cheap Translation A lovely weekend to all!
Meaning Revisited
So how do we make sense of words, sentences and texts? How are we able to decipher discourse and take part in conversation? What are the required elements of meaning and how are they glued together? Words usually have both a conceptual meaning (their literal definition in a dictionary, the reference they point to in … Continue reading Meaning Revisited
Timisoara – European Culture Capital 2021
At the end of last week, an EU jury recommended that one of the three joint European Culture Capitals of 2021 be the Romanian city of Timisoara. Situated in the south-west of Romania, with a population of approximately 400,000 inhabitants, virtually no unemployment and many foreign investments, Timisoara is also a multicultural city with a … Continue reading Timisoara – European Culture Capital 2021
Translation quote of the day
"Without translation, we would be living in provinces bordering on silence." George Steiner
Translation quote of the day
“So many people consider their work a daily punishment. Whereas I love my work as a translator. Translation is a journey over a sea from one shore to the other. Sometimes I think of myself as a smuggler: I cross the frontier of language with my booty of words, ideas, images, and metaphors.” Amara Lakhous … Continue reading Translation quote of the day
Cross-cultural quote of the day
"If I am selling to you, I speak your language. If I am buying, dann müssen Sie Deutsch sprechen." Willy Brandt
Translation quote of the day
"Translation is not a matter of words only. It is a matter of making intelligible a whole culture." Anthony Burgess