Definitions
- Describing the act of explaining or clarifying the meaning of spoken words in another language. - Referring to the process of conveying the intended message of a speaker in real-time. - Talking about the act of translating orally from one language to another.
- Referring to the process of converting written text from one language to another. - Describing the act of conveying the meaning of written words from one language to another. - Talking about the process of adapting a literary work or document from one language to another.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve conveying meaning from one language to another.
- 2Both require knowledge of at least two languages.
- 3Both are essential for effective communication across language barriers.
- 4Both can be done by professionals or amateurs.
What is the difference?
- 1Medium: Interpreted refers to spoken language, while translated refers to written language.
- 2Timing: Interpreted is done in real-time, while translated can be done at any time.
- 3Accuracy: Interpreted requires quick thinking and may not be as accurate as translated, which allows for more time to ensure accuracy.
- 4Purpose: Interpreted is often used for immediate communication, while translated is often used for documentation or literary works.
- 5Skills: Interpreted requires strong listening and speaking skills, while translated requires strong reading and writing skills.
Remember this!
Interpreted and translated are both methods of conveying meaning from one language to another. However, interpreted refers to spoken language, while translated refers to written language. Interpreted is done in real-time and requires quick thinking, while translated can be done at any time and allows for more accuracy. The purpose of interpreted is often immediate communication, while translated is often used for documentation or literary works.
