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Famous Mistranslations: The “Let Them Eat Cake” of the East

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This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Famous Mistranslations

Just as the West has its infamous mistranslation of Marie Antoinette’s “Let them eat cake”, the East too has seen its fair share of blunders. [Read More…]

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History Translation French

Famous Mistranslations: “Let Them Eat Cake!”

Estimated read time 3 min read
This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Famous Mistranslations

The phrase “Let them eat cake” is one of the most notorious remarks attributed to a historical figure. This sentence is believed to have been [Read More…]

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History Native American Languages Translation

The Legend of Malintzin: From Language Mediator to Historical Icon

Estimated read time 4 min read
This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series Language Stories

In the annals of language history, few figures emerge as enigmatic, transformative, and divisive as La Malinche, also known as Malintzin, Doña Marina, or simply, [Read More…]

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Translation History Ancient Languages

Cracking the Code: The Fascinating Journey of Deciphering Hieroglyphs

Estimated read time 5 min read

From the enigmatic scribbles painted on cave walls by early humans, to the complex codes employed by modern computer programmers, humans have always had an [Read More…]

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Translation Technology AI

How Does Machine Translation Work?

Estimated read time 6 min read

If you’ve ever used an online tool to translate a sentence from one language to another, you’ve experienced machine translation in action. For most of [Read More…]

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Translation Vocabulary German

Exploring the Untranslatable: Unique Concepts in the German Language

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The German language, steeped in rich history and nuanced cultural practices, is famous for its unique expressions and idiosyncrasies. Some phrases encapsulate feelings or ideas [Read More…]

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Humor Translation Culture

Lost in Translation: Exploring Humor across Different Languages

Estimated read time 5 min read

Language is not merely a tool for communication but a vehicle that carries culture, history, beliefs, and humor. Understanding a language involves more than knowing [Read More…]

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