Translation agency: German language
Nowadays, translating from German into Spanish or vice versa is one of the most in-demand activities, especially in the business world. However, when it comes to translating any type of text, the German language has its own peculiarities and difficulties.
For example, many of its words are very long and there are numerous dialects, which poses a big challenge for translators seeking to excel. That is why it is important to count on a professional translator with the necessary knowledge and skills when material of any kind is translated into or out of German.
Would you like to translate your business into German?
Germany is not only a demanding, competitive market, but also one of the largest in the European Union, open to exporter countries like Spain. In fact, Germany ranked second as a destination for Spanish exports in 2022, accounting for 10.44% of the Spanish GDP. This explains the high demand for translations from Spanish to German and vice versa.
Let’s take as an example a company in Spain that sells percussion instruments and wants to expand its business to German-speaking countries. According to the T-Index, an indicator that estimates each country’s market share of global e-commerce, the German language ranks first in the world in e-commerce sales, with 88,190,028 Internet users and total imports worth $720,000.
German-speaking markets
If we break down the data for German-speaking countries, the top three are:
| Country | Internet users | Total imports |
| 1. Germany | 74,760,764 | $679,000 |
| 2. Switzerland | 5,304,774 | $30,000 |
| 3. Austria | 7,805,179 | $10,000 |
These figures not only highlight the potential that the German-speaking market offers for the expansion of any business in the world, but it also explains the increase in the supply and demand for translations directed at this target audience.
However, translations into German must be high-quality ones by a professional translator as they are directed at a very demanding target group. For example, in the case of the German market, it is important for translations to comply with the ISO-17100 standard so as to ensure quality results.
About the German Language
German is used in many countries. It has the largest number of native speakers in the European Union, where it is the second most widely spoken language after English. It is the official language of Germany and the only officially recognised language in Austria and Liechtenstein. Additionally, it is also used in Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Namibia.
The dialect that led to modern day German emerged in the late 2nd and early 3rd centuries, and it steadily came to differ from other German dialects due to geographical, political and social changes. Four well-defined time periods in history can be distinguished through to modern day German:
- Old High German (from 700 AD)
- Middle High German (1050 – 1350 AD)
- Early New High German (1350 – 1600 AD)
- Hochdeutsch or New High German (1600 – to date)
The global importance of this language is due to the international impact of the strong German economy: Germany is the fourth-largest economy in the world, after the United States, China and Japan, with high employability in the engineering, automotive and manufacturing industries. This has triggered keen interest worldwide in learning the language, and it has become one of the most widely used languages in the scientific sector.
Curiosities about the German language
- German is written using the Latin alphabet, which consists of 26 letters. Umlauts are also used for the vowels ä, ö and ü. Alternatively, they can also be written by combining the vowels with an “e” (ae, oe and ue) if, for example, the umlaut is not on your keyboard. There is also a letter known as “eszett”, which is written like this ß and pronounced like an S, but with much more emphasis.
- Also, the language stands out for its extremely long words, which can contain up to 40 letters or more. This is because German is a language that fuses several short syntagma into a single word.
- It ranks third among the most commonly used languages online.
- English and Dutch are the most similar languages to German.
- German uses three genders: feminine, masculine and neuter.
- Declensions (nominative, genitive) are used in German, just like Latin and ancient and modern Greek.
Do you need help with German?
For many European citizens, learning German is considered to be easy. However, native speakers of Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Portuguese or French can find it a time-intensive challenge, as German and Spanish have completely different linguistic roots.
In some situations, a translation into German might be required; for example, a website or legal document. Automatic online translations are no good since they will not provide a reliable translation of the original text.
The best, most practical solution is to hire a translation agency like sanscrit, which can translate all sorts of texts and technical registers into German for companies and private individuals, guaranteeing speed, confidentially and quality.
In addition, translation agencies offer simultaneous interpreting, copywriting and proofreading services by expert qualified professionals.
Do you need a translation from or into German?
If you do, it is essential to count on the services of a professional German translator who is familiar with its linguistic uses, relevant technical vocabulary, and the target culture in order to localise the content as required. Hence, the best option is to hire a translation agency skilled at what it does. This is the only way of ensuring optimum results.
Do you need a German translator or a sworn translation in Barcelona?
There are many cases when official documents need to be translated. For example, if you are Spanish and want to study in Germany, you will need a sworn translation of your academic qualifications. Sworn translators of German are certified by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry’s regulations only allow these sworn translators to translate from Spanish, Catalan, Galician and Basque into German or vice versa.
Consequently, if you need to translate official or legal documents, you should hire the services of these specialists. They work to the highest standards in order to guarantee quality results. Also, only they are authorised to sign and stamp these documents, with a statement at the end certifying that the translation fully corresponds with the original, so that it can be validated in the destination country.
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