Is the Debate Over Translation Using Translation Software Really Necessary?
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For a long time, there has been debate over whether the use of translation software such as Google Translate is allowed or not for professional translators. Even though the software is very popular and commonly used, the general public still have doubts about the accuracy of the translation results. Especially when it comes to phrases, idioms, or figurative language. Yet, despite the debate, there are still many translators who use Google Translate to help with their work. Is this allowed? Read more to find out the answer!
To put it simply: Yes, it is allowed. No matter how you look at it, you can not deny that Google Translate and other translation software can be a very useful tool to help translators find the meaning of a word or a sentence quickly. The function of the software is to replace the traditional dictionary which was also used by professional translators for many years before digitalization.
But of course, there must be boundaries on much a translator should use the software. A translator can only use translation software to help optimise their work. Professional translators may have many documents to be translated, not to mention that they often also have tight deadlines from their clients. How can the software help? Well, software such as Google Translate is a digitized dictionary. They can find the translation of a word, sentence, or even paragraph in a matter of seconds! By using software, a translator can save a lot of time and make their work more efficient. And that’s about it.
Software should not and cannot replace a translator’s work. You need to keep in mind that there is no way that software can understand the context of a sentence better than a human mind. Not to mention the fact that there are so many variations of the types of documents and fields of business, many of which have their own vocabulary. It is almost impossible to rely on software only. Therefore, a professional translator should have the knowledge, experience and understanding of a language better than software..
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