What are Human Translation, MTPE, and CAT Tools?

Human Translation

Human translation involves skilled linguists who translate content manually, considering context, nuances, and cultural factors to deliver accurate and culturally appropriate translations. Human translators provide the highest level of quality and are essential for complex, nuanced, and sensitive content.

This is the ONLY approach for highly confident content!

Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE)

Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) combines the speed of machine translation with the accuracy of human review. Machine translation engines generate initial translations, which are then reviewed and edited by human translators to ensure accuracy, fluency, and coherence. MTPE is ideal for large volumes of content that require fast turnaround times.

Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) Tools

Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools are software applications designed to assist human translators in their work. CAT tools provide features such as translation memory, terminology management, and automated quality checks, allowing translators to work faster, more efficiently, and with greater consistency.

There are many tools on the market, e.g. SDL Trados Studio, Passolo, MemoQ, Across, XTM, Phrase, MateCat, SmartCat, Smartling, DejaVu, PO Editor Pro, Wordfast, OmegaT, CaféTran Espresso, FluencyNow, Lingtek, Crowdin, WordBee Translator, and many others.

ANT Translation and Localisation Services supports most of them.

Advantages of Each Approach

Human Translation

Accuracy: Human translators ensure accurate and culturally appropriate translations.
Nuance: Humans can interpret context, idioms, and cultural nuances accurately.
Quality: Human translation delivers the highest level of quality and professionalism.

MTPE

Speed: MTPE combines the speed of machine translation with the accuracy of human review.
Cost-Effectiveness: MTPE can be more cost-effective for large volumes of content.
Consistency: MTPE ensures consistency in terminology and style across translations.

CAT Tools

Efficiency: CAT tools streamline the translation process, saving time and effort.
Consistency: CAT tools maintain consistency in terminology and style across translations.
Productivity: CAT tools improve translator productivity, allowing for faster turnaround times.