Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Dilmen Translation Services

Q: What is Notary Sworn Translation?

A: Translations performed by notary sworn translators and approved by notaries are called notary sworn translations. It is generally requested for documents submitted to official authorities. Sworn translators sign the minutes of oath in the presence of a notary (together with documents proving their knowledge of the language) and submit the information of the translation office they are affiliated with.

Q: What is a Translation Unit Page and How is it Measured?

A: In the translation industry, units (such as page, word, line count, character count with/without spaces, etc.) are used, which vary depending on the country and the translation agency. Dilmen Translation Services uses 1000 characters without spaces as a unit.

Q: What is Apostille Certification and by whom is it issued?

A: Apostille is a document approval system that allows a document to be legally used in another country by certifying its authenticity. The rules of Apostille were established by the Hague Convention of October 6, 1961. Apostille rules are only valid between member or party states of the Hague Conference. In our country, depending on the country to which the documents will be sent, it is issued by district governorships, governorships and consulates.

Q: Is Notarization Fee Included in the Translation Fee?

A: No, it is not included. The certification fee is determined by the notaries and collected separately. Notarization of our translations can only be carried out in notaries where Dilmen Translation Services translators have their oath certificates.

Q: What is Consecutive Interpretation?

A: It is the name given to the translation of a speech or text that takes place later than the moment it is spoken or written. The translator takes notes of what the speaker says and then translates it verbally into the other language. The speaker stops every 3-5 sentences, and the interpreter translates that part into the other language based on the notes taken.

Q: What is Simultaneous Interpretation?

A: It is the translation of speeches at the time of the speech. It is generally needed in international meetings and conferences, live broadcasts and press conferences. Interpreters translate in soundproofed booths where at least two people can work and where a sound system is installed. At conferences, at least two interpreters work in a booth, as it requires intense concentration and tires the mind.

Q: What is academic translation?

A: Academic translation involves translating academic documents, research papers, thesis, and scholarly publications from one language to another, ensuring accuracy and preserving the original meaning.

Q: What is advertising translation?

A: Advertising translation is the process of translating marketing and advertising materials, such as slogans, advertisements, brochures, and promotional campaigns, to effectively reach target audiences in different languages and cultures.

Q: What is business translation?

A: Business translation refers to the translation of business-related documents, such as contracts, reports, presentations, and business correspondence, to facilitate international business communication and transactions.

Q: Do you provide business card translation services?

A: Yes, we offer business card translation services, ensuring that your business cards are accurately translated into the desired language, allowing you to effectively network and communicate with international contacts.

Q: What services are included in business translation services?

A: Our business translation services cover a wide range of business-related materials, including contracts, financial documents, marketing materials, business plans, and more. We ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translations to support your business goals.

Q: Do you provide tenders translation services?

A: Yes, we offer tenders translation services to assist businesses in translating tender documents, bids, and proposals accurately. Our experienced translators ensure that all crucial information is effectively communicated in the desired language.

Q: What is commercial translation?

A: Commercial translation involves translating documents related to commerce and trade, such as business contracts, invoices, product descriptions, and marketing materials, to facilitate international business transactions.

Q: What is financial translation?

A: Financial translation involves translating financial documents, including annual reports, balance sheets, financial statements, investment reports, and banking documents, accurately conveying financial information in different languages.

Q: What services are included in financial translation services?

A: Our financial translation services cover a wide range of financial documents, including financial reports, prospectuses, insurance policies, investment materials, and more. We ensure accurate translations that adhere to industry terminology and regulations.

Q: What is government translation?

A: Government translation involves translating documents for government entities, including legislative texts, policies, regulations, immigration documents, public service materials, and diplomatic communications.

Q: What services are included in government translation services?

A: Our government translation services cater to the specific needs of government entities, including the translation of legal documents, administrative materials, official communications, public information, and more, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Q: What is IT translation?

A: IT translation refers to the translation of information technology-related documents, software interfaces, user manuals, technical specifications, and IT marketing materials, ensuring accurate communication of technological concepts and instructions.

Q: Do you provide app translation and software localization services?

A: Yes, we offer app translation and software localization services to adapt your applications and software to different languages and cultures, ensuring a seamless user experience in global markets.

Q: Do you offer website translation services?

A: Yes, we provide website translation services to help businesses expand their online presence globally. Our experienced translators accurately translate website content, ensuring linguistic and cultural adaptation for the target audience.

Q: What is legal translation?

A: Legal translation involves translating legal documents, such as contracts, court documents, patents, regulations, and legal correspondence, while maintaining the accuracy, precision, and legal terminology of the source language,

Q: Do you provide contract translation services?

A: Yes, we offer contract translation services to assist businesses and individuals in translating various types of contracts accurately. Our translators ensure that all legal terms and obligations are accurately conveyed in the desired language.

Q: Do you offer insurance translation services?

A: Yes, we provide insurance translation services to assist insurance companies and individuals in translating insurance policies, claim documents, certificates, and other insurance-related materials accurately.

Q: What services are included in legal translation services?

A: Our legal translation services cover a wide range of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, court documents, intellectual property documents, and more. We ensure accurate and legally sound translations.

Q: Do you provide patent translation services?

A: Yes, we offer patent translation services to assist inventors, patent attorneys, and businesses in translating patent applications, technical specifications, claims, and other patent-related documents accurately.

Q: What is literary translation?

A: Literary translation involves translating literary works, such as novels, poems, short stories, and plays, while preserving the artistic style, tone, and cultural nuances of the original text.

Q: What is marketing translation?

A: Marketing translation involves translating marketing materials, such as brochures, advertisements, product descriptions, and marketing campaigns, to effectively promote products and services in different languages and cultures.

Q: Do you provide brochure translation services?

A: Yes, we offer brochure translation services to help businesses accurately translate their brochures and promotional materials, ensuring effective communication and engagement with target audiences.

Q: Do you offer market research translation services?

A: Yes, we provide market research translation services to assist businesses in translating market research surveys, reports, questionnaires, and consumer insights accurately, ensuring valuable market insights across different languages.

Q: What services are included in marketing translation services?

A: Our marketing translation services encompass the translation of marketing materials, advertising campaigns, product launches, brand messaging, and digital marketing content, ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate translations.

Q: Do you provide media and PR translation services?

A: Yes, we offer media and PR translation services to assist businesses in translating press releases, media kits, news articles, interviews, and other PR materials accurately, ensuring effective communication with the target audience.

Q: What is medical translation?

A: Medical translation involves translating medical documents, such as patient records, medical reports, clinical studies, pharmaceutical documents, and medical device instructions, accurately conveying complex medical terminology.

Q: What services are included in medical translation services?

A: Our medical translation services cover a wide range of medical documents, including medical reports, clinical trial documents, regulatory submissions, patient information leaflets, and more, ensuring accurate and confidential translations.

Q: What is technical translation?

A: Technical translation involves translating technical documents, such as user manuals, engineering specifications, scientific research papers, technical drawings, and product documentation, ensuring accurate and precise translations of technical information.

Q: Do you provide automotive translation services?

A: Yes, we offer automotive translation services to assist automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and dealerships in translating technical documents, marketing materials, manuals, and other automotive-related content accurately.

Q: Do you offer engineering translation services?

A: Yes, we provide engineering translation services to assist engineering companies, manufacturers, and construction firms in translating technical specifications, design documents, engineering reports, and more accurately.

Q: Do you provide manuals translation services?

A: Yes, we offer manuals translation services to assist businesses in translating user manuals, instruction guides, technical manuals, safety manuals, and other types of manuals accurately.

Q: Do you offer manufacturing translation services?

A: Yes, we provide manufacturing translation services to assist manufacturing companies in translating production manuals, process documents, quality control procedures, and other manufacturing-related content accurately.

Q: Do you provide oil and gas energy translation services?

A: Yes, we offer oil and gas energy translation services to assist energy companies in translating technical documents, safety manuals, drilling reports, environmental impact assessments, and more accurately.

Q: What services are included in technical translation services?

A: Our technical translation services cover a wide range of technical documents, including engineering documents, user manuals, patents, scientific research papers, and more. We ensure accurate and precise translations.

Q: Do you provide travel, leisure, and tourism translation services?

A: Yes, we offer travel, leisure, and tourism translation services to assist businesses in translating travel guides, hotel websites, brochures, tour packages, and other tourism-related content accurately.

Q: What is scientific translation?

A: Scientific translation involves translating scientific documents, research papers, academic publications, scientific journals, and technical reports accurately, maintaining the integrity of scientific terminology and concepts.

Q: What are interpretation services?

A: Interpretation services involve the oral translation of spoken words between languages. This allows for real-time communication between individuals who do not share a common language.

Q: What is simultaneous interpretation?

A: Simultaneous interpretation is a mode of interpretation where the interpreter listens to the speaker and renders the message into another language in real-time, typically using specialized equipment such as interpreter booths and audio systems.

Q: What is consecutive interpretation?

A: Consecutive interpretation is a mode of interpretation where the interpreter listens to the speaker and delivers the translation after the speaker pauses, maintaining the flow and accuracy of the message.

Q: Do you offer remote interpretation services?

A: Yes, we provide remote interpretation services where interpreters deliver interpretation services remotely via video or audio-conferencing platforms, allowing for seamless communication across different locations.

Q: What is whispered interpretation?

A: Whispered interpretation, also known as whisper interpreting or chuchotage, involves the interpreter whispering the translation directly into the ear of the listener, providing real-time interpretation in a discreet manner.

Q: Do you provide telephone interpretation services?

A: Yes, we offer telephone interpretation services where professional interpreters provide real-time interpretation over the phone, facilitating communication between individuals who do not share a common language.

Q: What is sworn interpretation?

A: Sworn interpretation involves interpreters who are officially authorized or certified by a relevant authority to provide interpretation services in legal or official settings, such as courtrooms or government proceedings.

Q: What is escort interpretation?

A: Escort interpretation involves interpreters accompanying individuals or groups during visits, meetings, or events, providing interpretation services to facilitate communication between the client and the foreign language speakers.

Q: Do you provide wedding and community interpreting services?

A: Yes, we offer wedding and community interpreting services to assist individuals or communities in multilingual settings, ensuring smooth communication during weddings, cultural events, and community gatherings.

Q: What is official court interpreting?

A: Official court interpreting involves providing interpretation services in legal proceedings, such as trials, depositions, or hearings, ensuring accurate and impartial interpretation between parties who do not speak the same language.

Q: What is sworn translation?

A: Sworn translation involves translations that are certified and recognized as legally valid by a sworn translator who is authorized by the relevant authorities. Sworn translations are often required for official documents.

Q: What translation services do you offer for individuals?

A: We offer a range of translation services for individuals, including apostille certified translation, birth certificate translation, certified translation, embassy certified translation, marriage certificate translation, and more.

Q: Do you provide apostille certified translation?

A: Yes, we offer apostille certified translation services for documents that require an apostille stamp, ensuring the translated documents are legally recognized for international use.

Q: Can you translate birth certificates?

A: Yes, we provide birth certificate translation services to accurately translate birth certificates from one language to another, maintaining the format and information of the original document.

Q: What is certified translation?

A: Certified translation is a translation that is accompanied by a signed statement from the translator or translation agency, certifying the accuracy and completeness of the translation.

Q: Do you offer translation services for Companies House or Registry of Commerce documents?

A: Yes, we provide translation services for Companies House or Registry of Commerce documents, ensuring accurate translation of company registrations, annual reports, and other corporate documents.

Q: Can you translate death certificates?

A: Yes, we offer death certificate translation services to accurately translate death certificates from one language to another while maintaining the integrity of the original document.

Q: Do you provide degree translation services?

A: Yes, we offer degree translation services to accurately translate academic degrees, diplomas, and transcripts, ensuring accurate representation of educational qualifications in different languages.

Q: Do you provide embassy certified translation?

A: Yes, we offer embassy certified translation services, providing translations that are certified and recognized by embassies and consulates, meeting their specific requirements and standards.

Q: Can you translate health certificates?

A: Yes, we provide health certificate translation services to accurately translate medical and health-related certificates, reports, and documentation, ensuring clear and precise communication.

Q: Can you translate marriage certificates?

A: Yes, we offer marriage certificate translation services to accurately translate marriage certificates, allowing couples to present legally recognized translations of their marriage certificates in different languages.

Q: Do you provide lease or rental agreement translation services?

A: Yes, we offer lease and rental agreement translation services, ensuring accurate translation of legal terms and obligations within lease or rental agreements.

Q: Do you provide wedding and marriage certificate translation services?

A: Yes, we offer wedding and marriage certificate translation services, ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate translations for couples who require their marriage certificates to be translated.

Q: Can you translate wills?

A: Yes, we provide will certified translation services, accurately translating wills and testamentary documents, ensuring that the intentions and wishes of the testator are accurately conveyed in the translated document.

Q: What additional services do you offer?

 A: In addition to translation and interpretation services, we also offer a range of related services, including audio transcription, video subtitling, voice-over, proofreading, multilingual desktop publishing (DTP), transcreation, localization, language proficiency exams, and multilingual presenters and anchors.