Definitions
- Referring to the process of converting written or printed text from one language to another. - Describing the act of expressing the meaning of words or text in a different language. - Talking about the result of translating, which is a written or printed document in a different language.
- Referring to the process of explaining the meaning of spoken or signed language from one language to another. - Describing the act of conveying the intended meaning of words or speech in a different language. - Talking about the result of interpreting, which is an oral or signed communication in a different language.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the conversion of language from one form to another.
- 2Both require knowledge of at least two languages.
- 3Both are essential for communication between people who speak different languages.
- 4Both require accuracy and attention to detail.
- 5Both can be done by humans or machines.
What is the difference?
- 1Medium: Translation deals with written or printed text, while interpretation deals with spoken or signed language.
- 2Process: Translation involves converting text from one language to another, while interpretation involves explaining the meaning of spoken or signed language in real-time.
- 3Timing: Translation can be done at any time, while interpretation is done in real-time as the speaker speaks.
- 4Skills: Translation requires strong writing skills, while interpretation requires strong listening and speaking skills.
- 5Tools: Translation can be done using software or online tools, while interpretation is typically done by human interpreters.
Remember this!
Translation and interpretation are both essential for communication between people who speak different languages. However, the difference between translation and interpretation is their medium, process, timing, skills required, and tools used. Translation deals with written or printed text and involves converting text from one language to another, while interpretation deals with spoken or signed language and involves explaining the meaning of spoken or signed language in real-time.
