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The election that could’ve been lost in translation
The votes have been counted and today we learned that Barack Obama will be President of the United States for four more years. It was a hard-fought election between Obama and his opponent Mitt Romney...
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Translation: real-life mishaps
Today, one of our translators, Martina, shares a classic ‘lost in translation’ moment with us. “I am of German descent and in 2004 I moved to the United States with my American husband. The following...
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It’s the end of the world as we know it…
Is there anybody out there? We don’t even know if anyone will read Transcription Global’s latest blog post, as today (December 21st) could mark the end of the world! At least, that’s what the ancient...
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Named and shamed: top mistranslations of 2012
2012 was the year the world didn’t end. Although a mistranslation of the Mayan Long Count calendar resulted in people across the globe preparing for the worst on December 21st, thankfully the planet...
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2013 gets off to a cold start
The forecast for the UK next week is snow, snow and more snow. As the cold weather rolls in, Transcription Global has decided to cheer itself up by sharing a couple of hilarious winter-related...
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Mistranslation sends the wrong message
When it comes to poor translation, signs prove to be a particular stumbling block. Maybe it’s because their function is to provide people with information, while the fact they are often in public...
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Not wanted: A woman to give birth to a Neanderthal
A scientist’s comments on the possibility of cloning a Neanderthal were definitely lost in translation last week, when he was quoted as saying he was looking for an “adventurous woman” to give birth...
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Translations that have changed the world
Mistranslation is not just embarrassing – it’s the type of mistake that has the power to change world history, as a new book reveals. Found in Translation: How Language Shapes Our Lives and Transforms...
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Ooh la la: Quiche gets lost in translation
Is there anything more delicious than a little bite of quiche? Certainly, at a glamorous house party, the hosts know they are going to make a good impression on their guests if they lay out platters...
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Were Danish MP’s comments lost in translation?
A Danish MP who appeared to label traditional Māori customs “grotesque” has now claimed her words were lost in translation. Marie Krarup is a member of the Danish People’s Party and was visiting New...
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‘Fukuppy’ the Japanese refrigerator mascot lost in translation
The Japanese tradition of having a cute corporate mascot went somewhat awry this week, when a new character got lost in translation. Fukushima Industries makes refrigerators and freezers – and has...
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Tattoos: the most permanent of translation mishaps
Tattoos have never been so popular and hardly a week passes without some celebrity or other showing off their latest inking. However, one wrong stroke and you end up with a misspelt tattoo for life....
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