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In this multi-lingual world, translation or translation has its own special significance.
Translation can also be called Knowledge Source.
In fact, the evolution of human civilization, man has tried to understand and understand each other's thoughts and knowledge.
Even today, almost 6500 languages are spoken all over the world.
Now all languages can’t be understood in our understanding, but every person, society and country want to share their knowledge with other individuals, societies and countries and hence the importance of translation are self-proven.
What is the translation?
Today the translation work and profession is at its peak in all the major languages of the world.
Now, first of all, we understand that, what does translation actually mean? So far, many definitions of the translation have been introduced, such as, 'Translation is a mental activity in which anything, any idea or message is presented in one language to another language’.
It is a work in which the words of one language, Sentences and ideas are changed in almost any other language in the same sense.
According to another definition, ‘translation is a process in which a language's word and text meter are converted into another language, such as, Bible’s translation in English.
Translation is the written or spoken part of any one language that has been adopted in the same language, with the same meaning.
Translator and Interpreter Occupation
The person who transcribes any article in any other language from any source of language in the same sense is called translator and the person who expresses the conversation spoken in Source Language with the same meaning in the target language is known as the interpreter.
Employment opportunities for translators and interpreters
In our country, the demand for translators and interpreters in various sectors and government departments, embassy, multinational companies, corporate houses, newspapers, magazines, social media, non-government organizations, banks, and financial institutes, as well as private sectors are much more.
Candidates initially have to work as a junior translator in a government department.
After some years of experience, the promotions of Candidates are promoted as Senior Translator.
Prerequisites for becoming a successful translator or interpreter:
Expert says that there is no shortcut or the only way to success.
Even then, there are some points that you can become a successful translator or interpreter by keeping in mind. Let's discuss:
- First of all, you must have good information about the source language and target language for translation and interpretation work.
- You must be well aware of the culture and environment associated with Source Language and Target Language or the country and its social, economic and political system.
- You must have your full rights on the Grammar of your source language and target language.
- Keep getting the latest updates for your source language and target language.
- You can get a Bachelor's Degree in any subject from an accredited college or university, including any one language.
- You can also do a degree, diploma and certificate courses in translation.
- Degree, diploma, and certificates are given importance for translator and interpreter job in different government departments and offices.
- The translator is usually taken to test your language skills for a job.
- Nowadays due to the Internet and digitization, you must have good computer skills too.
- Get enough experience in the field of translation through various projects, freelancing, and job.
- After getting enough experience for the field of translation and interpretation, tell your talents through your projects and work experience or in other words do your marketing.
- Get formal training for an interpreter's profession.
- Make sure to test the interpreter.
- Always keep learning for the latest updates in the field of Translation and Interpretation.
How long does it take to become a translator?
In our country usually takes two years in Post graduation after Bachelor Degree Program in Translation. If you want to get the degree of MPhil and Ph.D. in translation, then it may take 5 years or more or a longer time.
What language is the demand for translators and interpreters?
The demand for translators in the following languages is very high in our country:
French
German
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Arabic
Chinese
Japanese
English
Hindi
Korean
Apart from this, there is tremendous demand for translators and interpreters in various Indian languages too.
In the 8th Schedule of our country's constitution, a total of 18 Indian languages are now recognized as a national language and in addition to Hindi, English, and Urdu have been recognized as the official language.
Essential Skills to Become a Great Translator
- You must have the best ability to write from Source Language in the Target Language within certain boundaries.
- There should be a good ability to change the style, tone and cultural elements from one language to other languages.
- Keep in mind the generality of the source language and target language.
- There should be special knowledge of Cultural, Technical, Commercial, Industrial and Scientific fields of Source Language and Target Language.
- Nowadays there is specialization in the field of translation such as legal translation, medical translation, marketing or business related translation etc. Choose your specialization field and proceed.
Essential Skills to Become a Better Interpreter
- You listen to everything carefully and try to understand.
- You must have the best sensor, motor, and cognitive skills.
- Vocabulary or vocabulary of many of your languages is great.
- Always be careful during the interpretation.
- Keep up the good self-control while working with the difficult speakers.
- Be emotionally strong
Interpreter in Sign Language
To become an interpreter in sign language or gesture language for deaf and dumb people, you will have to get certification through a graduate degree in any subject through the entries of the Interpreters Registry.
Freelancer translator
A freelancer translator is a self-employed person who works on an Independent Contract for various clients, translation agencies, multinational companies, and institutes.
Translator Package of Translator and Interpreter
The average salary package for any translator in India is Rs. 402,092/ - per year.
Your salary package of work experience and qualification degree (graduation/post graduation / Ph.D.) has considerable impact. A translator can usually take Rs.153 / - for one hour time.
The salary package for the entrepreneurs is great. Generally, an interpreter in our country receives an average of Rs.621780 / - per year.
But according to your work experience and speaking skills, your salary can be much higher
