Understanding the Different Types of Translations

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Understanding the Different Types of Translations
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There are several types of translations there.

• Each one is unique with its own process and
  specific requirements.
• Translations can be broadly classified into two
  Business related, and Non- Business related.

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Types of Translations
Literary Translation Software Localization
Commercial Translation Legal Translation Technica
l Translations Judicial Translation
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Administrative Translation
Medical Translations Website Translations Script
Translation Multimedia Localization Financial
Document Translation
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Literary Translation
Considered the highest form of translation Transl
ation of literary works like stories, novels,
poems, and plays.
Legal Translation
Most complex translations Involves birth
certificate translations and marriage certificate
translations
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Software Localization
It includes error messages, system messages The
content needs to be adapted to suit the local
(target) culture.
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Technical Translations
Technical content that to be translated user
guides, manuals, online help text, instruction
booklets
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Judicial Translation
Different from legal translation Activity of
translating court documents like depositions,
minutes of meetings, expert testimonies,
Administrative Translation
Translation of management texts we often see
being used in organizations Administrative
translation can be called a subset of commercial
translation
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Medical Translations
Medical content includes research papers,
instructions etc. Translation of medical
documents can also be very tricky as the
requirements of translation can differ from
country to country
Financial Document Translation It includes
Translation of Financial documents like bank
records, account statements
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