German Translation in Dubai

Canada-based global consultancy, Arton Capital, which specialises in tracking international investor trends, has reported a considerable uptick in the number of German millionaires moving to the UAE in the recent months. German investment in the UAE market will soon invite more human resources from Germany to undertake higher-paid roles.

This growing demand for collaboration between European and Arabian resources will mean clearly defined mutual understanding between the two regions. Given the difference in languages used in these regions, an intermediary linguistic consultant becomes crucial.

Smaller and inconsequential translation needs can always be met by virtual tools and language software. However, for large-scale and/or official use, where accuracy is a non-negotiable factor, translation services must enter the scene.

The process of translation does not typically progress in a straight line. It makes cross-references between the source and target languages, acknowledging cultural nuances, contextual meaning, and the richness in diction of both. When such intricate techniques are at play, only the right professional services are able to deliver suitable language support. Read on to understand how to narrow down your choices of translation providers in the German language.

Understanding the complexity of the German language in translation

To understand why German translation is unique, the special nuances of the language must first be examined.

Case endings: In German grammar, each noun must be identifiable by its role, through the use of case endings. These case endings reveal whether the person, place, object, emotion, or concept is doing the action or receiving the action. They also determine the association of a noun with other nouns. In official contracts where the relationship between different parties must be clarified, or the sequential order of actions must be finalised, case endings greatly affect meaning.

Cultural influence: There are many philosophical elements at play when it comes to the origin of words in German. Many words are made up of more than 20 characters because the literal definition of the term is often woven into its very spelling. These words may rarely have a direct equivalent in English or any other target language. They cannot be arbitrarily translated. German therefore calls for intuitive and adept speakers of the language with native level proficiency, to ensure extreme accuracy in translations.

Linguistic variants: German occupies its position among the top 12 most popular languages of the world. Over 90 million people are native speakers of German, but a growing population is starting to pick up the language. More than 50 million have adopted German as a second language and 75 to 100 million people have been—out of personal interest— adding it to their linguistic repository as a foreign language. Add to this the 250 regional dialects of German, and you start to understand that this is a language with an abundance of variants. Navigating meaning through the linguistic conventions and then the dialectical specifications requires wide knowledge of the language.

How to know if a translation agency is rendering truly professional services?

Before you land on an external source for your language support, do your due diligence and be armed with the knowledge of what to expect. The services you receive must at the very least match the fee you pay. Here are some identifiers of an exceptional translation agency.

Testimonials: Companies, business associates, and friends who have previously availed the services of the translation provider will be able to speak to the quality of translations. Former and current clients can relate their experience to you and share with you how the reputation and work rendered by the provider stacked up against their needs and expectations. Alternatively, reviews and ratings from reliable sources and online directories can also point the way to translation agencies who are worth the investment.

Quality of resources: In your research for the best professional translation services in the UAE, be sure to visit the company’s website and familiarise yourself with the type of resources with which they are equipped.

• How many full-time translators do they have on board with them?
• How many freelance translators are they able to connect with for diverse needs?
• How qualified are these translators? Are they certified as having native level fluency in German, Arabic, and English at the very least?
• What are some other areas of their expertise outside of language? Are they well-versed in documents and content pertaining to legal, medical, and business fields? [Note: This will need to be cross-referenced with the needs you have.]
• Which forms of content do they work with? Translation should ideally be extended to diverse forms such as physical copies, live notes during conferences and meetings, contracts, website content, court-ordered paperwork, and so on.

Response rate: Professional translators should be able to gather from your very first interaction, the nature and size of work expected. They should therefore be able to peruse your content, understand your needs, and accordingly provide a realistic and beneficial timeline within which the work will be covered. Some may offer additional support, especially when it is an established agency with a diverse panel of translators. Urgent needs like immigration papers, and legally required documentation must be met with respect for time as well as meticulous translation effort.

Payments and policies: It is important to get familiar with the price points of the different services offered by a translation agency. The cost must be in keeping with the quality of service and the turnaround time. In cases where non-disclosure agreements need to be signed, it must be brought up at the outset, so that your content is always protected. Clarity in mutual understanding between the client and the translation provider is essential in guaranteeing sharp results in the content.

How Al Resala Translation Services attends to your German translation needs?

To begin with, each one of the aforementioned points are fulfilled at Al Resala. Our clients attest to high-quality work experience, our translators are all certified professionals, and our pricing range demonstrates fairness and transparency. Beyond that, here are some ways in which we go the extra mile to ascertain outstanding language services.

1. Latent services: After the translated texts have been shared with the client, we keep our services available for any post-translation needs. Sometimes, the client may want to approach the translation from a reconsidered perspective. Sometimes, they may want an additional round of proofreading just to be even more confident. Regardless of these demands, we extend our support, still mindful of the renewed deadlines. We understand that the language and policies of the UAE may be new to our clients. We also respect the particularity upheld by certain languages like German. Therefore, at Al Resala, we match the standards envisioned by our clients no matter how precise they may be.
2. Sensitised to cultural aspects: Having maintained our presence in the realm of professional translation for well over a decade, we understand the need for culturally specific nuances. Our German translators discern the straightforward nature of the language and the high value for structure, privacy, and timeliness among its users. They are able to therefore reflect an unmatched level of caution and care that other translation agencies would not be able to deliver.
3. Protective guarantees: Data security at Al Resala enjoys an eminence that is unparalleled by our peers in the global translation industry. We are regularly trusted with sensitive information by our clients and have always upheld this trust through rigorous methods to ensure confidentiality. Client consent is always sought before service and the stages of translation, proofreading, storage, and internal channels of processing are secured by impenetrable encryption software. By doing so, Al Resala’s workflows remain reliable and the deliverable translations are handled with constant vigilance.

Make sure your German translation needs are serviced by the most capable of language providers. Reach out to our office for a quick and efficient consultation and rest assured that your content is in skilled hands.