Tips to translate Bosnian documents and speech

Tips to translate Bosnian documents and speech

Tatiana Osoblivaia

06/02/2023

Multilingualism

 

We are dedicated professionals, who can provide you with high-quality Bosnian translation. Our company was founded in 2002 and since then we have successfully translated hundreds of documents for many clients all over the World.

 

A little about the Bosnian language

Bosnian is a South Slavic language and one of three official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is spoken by Bosniaks and Bosnian Croats in the country, but also by small communities in neighboring countries such as Montenegro, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia and Macedonia.

The Bosnian language has a rich literature and a long history of written records. It was first recognized as an independent language in 1878 when it was codified as a distinct language from Serbian by linguist Vuk Karadžić. The Bosnian language uses the Latin alphabet with diacritics (ć đ š ž ˇ), but also has some additional letters used for purposes of transliteration from Cyrillic script.

 

Difficulties of Bosnian document translation and speech interpretation

Bosnian is a South Slavic language, closely related to Serbian and Croatian. The standard Bosnian orthography was codified in 1909 by the linguistic commission of the Yugoslavian Academy of Sciences and Arts, whose work is still followed today.

The most difficult part of the translation and interpretation of Bosnian into English and English to Bosnian is probably translating idiomatic expressions and slang. 

There are two ways to interpret this phrase: “Život je dosta težak” (life is hard) or “Život je dosta teško” (life is very hard). When speaking, you can infer from context which one is being used. But when writing and printing, it’s important to make sure that the sentence reads correctly.

Another common problem is translating names of people or places that have been changed over time. For example, in certain cases, there are multiple ways to translate a name into English depending on how you want to say it. If you want to use the formal version of my last name (Nović), then you would write “Novič” or even “Novićević” instead of just “Nović” because that would be an incorrect translation.

 

How to find a proper Bosnian translator in America?

Finding a professional Bosnian translator in America can be a difficult task. You may have to search through several agencies before you find the one that fits your needs. To find a good Bosnian translator, you should consider the following criteria

Experience - The more experience your translator has in translating documents from Bosnian to English, the better the quality of his work will be. Therefore, look for someone who has been working as a translator for at least 5 years. It's also important that he has experience translating legal documents because they tend to be more complicated than other types of texts and require extensive knowledge of legal terminology.

Professionalism - The best way to know if your potential translator is good at what he does is by asking him for references from previous employers or clients who used his services in the past. You can ask them about how satisfied they were with his work and how they would rate him on professionalism and reliability scales (such as 1-5 or 1-10). When you receive feedback from them, make sure it's honest and unbiased so that you don't end up with someone who just says what you want to hear even though his work isn't actually good enough for your needs.

 

Reason to hire a certified Bosnian translator in America

When it comes to Bosnian translations, there are many reasons to hire a certified Bosnian translator in America.

The first reason is that you want to be sure that the translator has a deep understanding of the language. This means that they have a working knowledge of Bosnian grammar, syntax and vocabulary. It also means that they can provide accurate translations for all types of documents including legal contracts, medical records and financial statements.

Many people choose to translate their own documents because they think it will save money and time. However, this is not always the case. In fact, translation mistakes can cost you thousands of dollars in fines and penalties if you are audited by government agencies or if you need to sue someone for breach of contract or other legal issues.

Another reason why many people choose to translate their own documents is that it's easier than ever before with online tools like Google Translate or Microsoft Word's built-in translation tool. These tools are great for basic translations but they often don't produce accurate results when it comes to legal documents which often contain unique phrases or jargon that needs to be translated correctly based on specific rules and regulations set forth by the courts or other government entities such as the IRS, SEC (Securities & Exchange Commission), etc.

 

Types of documentation we can translate from Bosnian to English and English to Bosnian

Our company's Bosnian translators are able to translate any type of document within the time frame set.

PoliLingua provides a wide range of Bosnian translation services, including

 

Other the most often translation language pairs with Bosnian

On the world translation market, Bosnian is often used as a critical language for connecting different cultures and people. The most commonly required translation languages with Bosnian are Slovenian, Arabic, German and Turkish. These languages are often used to bridge cultural divides, allowing people from diverse backgrounds to better understand each other.

Increasingly, businesses and government departments are understanding the importance of using professional translators in order to 

  • Translate Slovenian to Bosnian and Bosnian to Slovenian
  • Translate Arabic to Bosnian and Bosnian to Arabic
  • Translate German to Bosnian and Bosnian to German
  • Translate Turkish to Bosnian and Bosnian to Turkish

While Bosnian is not a widely spoken language in the United States, there are pockets of Bosnian communities spread throughout the US. With multi-lingual services becoming more and more relevant in today's global economy, we're sure to see a rise in the demand for certified Bosnian translators in America. Whether you need original translations or Bosnian certified translation services to assist with business or personal matters, it is important to choose an accredited, professional service provider.

 

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