ON THE ROLE AND CORRECT USE OF MODIFIERS

Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that add description to sentences. Typically, you will find a modifier placed right next to the word it logically describes (either in front of or behind it). A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase,…

TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR TRANSLATION

Starting with the definition of the translation - the communication of the meaning of a source-language text by means of an equivalent target-language text, below are some tips for a correct and comprehensive translation: Use Simple, Clear…

Quarterly distribution of dividends

According to Law no. 163/2018 on amending and supplementing Accounting Law no. 82/1991, Companies Law no. 31/1990, as well as on amending Law no. 1/2005 on the organization and functioning of cooperative companies (“Law 163/2018”), published…

ABOUT FANTASTIC RAPPING MAGICIANS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

I have always regarded translation and language interpreting as means of communication and translators/interpreters as communicators. What is the purpose of transposing texts from a source language to a target language, if not to make sure that…

WHAT ABOUT TRANSLATIONS?!?

The English word translation derives from the Latin word “translatio”, which comes from “trans”, across + “ferre”, to carry or to bring (“-latio” in turn coming from “latus”, the past participle of “ferre”). Thus, “translatio”…

DOES IRON MAN REALLY SPEAK RUSSIAN THAT WELL?

Whenever I travel outside of my usual milieu, I like to buy local newspapers and watch at least a bit of local TV, just for the fun of it. These are some of the best tools to immerse yourself in the day-to-day life of locals and to see exactly…

LINGUISTS MAKING TIME TO HAVE FUN!

Our translation job involves hard work, attention to detail, concentration and seriousness. Nonetheless, we should always make time to laugh, regardless of our occupation. Therefore, for this month’s blog article, we shared with you a selection…

Information obtained from the Romanian Trade Registry

The professionals registered with the Trade Registry and any other interested individuals may obtain information on all the records entered in the trade registry with regard to a company, having the following available options: A. Options…

Tonal vs. Non-Tonal Languages: Chinese vs. English

Chinese and English are perhaps the two extreme cases of tone vs. non-tone languages: Chinese is a typical tone language, whereas English is a typical non-tone language. This means that in Mandarin Chinese the same sounds, pronounced with different…

New rules on Personal Data Protection

As a Member State of the European Union, Romania will have to implement, starting from May 25th, 2018, European Regulation no. 679/2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement…