Our translators’ challenges
At Swisstranslate, we’re proud of our team of dedicated and talented translators who work tirelessly to deliver top-quality translation services to our customers. However, behind every successful translation lies a series of unique challenges that our translators face on a daily basis. In this article, we explore how our translators overcome the challenges they face […]
Linguistic diversity in multilingual countries
Multilingual countries represent incredibly rich linguistic ecosystems. They embody the harmonious coexistence of several official languages, or numerous regional and minority languages. This linguistic diversity is the fruit of a complex history, shaped by centuries of migration, cultural exchange and ethnic mixing. Take Switzerland, for example, where four national languages coexist: French, German, Italian and […]
Swiss German – How did this language evolve from German?
Several languages are spoken in Switzerland, making it a multilingual country. One of them is Swiss German, a language that combines various dialects of German. This anomaly is also found in other parts of the world, for example in countries where Arabic is spoken. The “original” Arabic is known as Literary Arabic, and different dialects […]
The Language Family Tree: Exploring Linguistic Evolution
From humanity’s first utterings to the complex and diverse languages we know today, linguistic evolution has been a fascinating story of diversification, transmission and transformation. The language family tree, a metaphor that illustrates the relationships between living and extinct languages, provides a valuable framework for understanding this dynamic evolution. In this article, we discover the […]
Why have your CV translated?
The CV or “curriculum vitae” derives from the Latin for “path of life”. It enables everyone to retrace their life’s journey, their professional and personal experiences. It is your first opportunity to make an impression, like a business card, but which encourages the recruiter to take an interest in you. If you are pursuing an […]