What is Technical Translation?
Technical translation is the translation of a text that requires a specialist translator due to the use of uncommon and/or highly specialised vocabulary and terminology. This inclused topics such as medicine, finance, law, engineering, software, user guides, manuals as well as product information and instructions.
It is important that besides the traditional requirements for a translator such as excellent command and understanding of the source and target language the translator also possesses deep understanding of the subject matter. Technical translation requires knowledge about the specific technical subject and demands a high amount of research and terminology work.
Most academic instutions offering studies in translations train translators-to-be for particular technical topics. Additionally, life-long learning about those topics and the related terminology is one of the main processes for a qualified translator, to make sure that all texts are understood and in turn translated properly.
