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6 Facts About Welsh Translation Organisations Need to Know

Published On - March 5, 2019

Richard Brooks Language Blog, Translation, WelshTags: Welsh

6 Facts About Welsh Translation

1 March was St. David’s Day in Wales. This day is the feast of St. David, the patron saint of Wales. However, it’s also traditionally a celebration of Welsh language and Welsh culture. With that in mind, here are six facts about Welsh translation organisations need to know. Over 70...

Published On - December 7, 2015

Mary Ravenna Government, Language Blog, WelshTags: Welsh

The Welsh Language Act

Since its conception in 1993 the Welsh Language board has rallied thousands in support of the increased usage of the Welsh language. So much so that the UK Government has ratified the European Charter for Regional or Minority languages in respect of Welsh and they have ruled it to be one of the lang...

Published On - February 27, 2014

Richard Brooks Language Blog, WelshTags: Machine Translation, Welsh

Microsoft Translator, Now in Welsh

Good news for the Welsh language this week: Microsoft Translator is now available in Welsh. Microsoft Translator provides a variety of translation tools for individuals and businesses, as well as a machine translation API for developers. The Welsh version of Microsoft Translator is a joint project b...

Published On - January 3, 2014

Richard Brooks Language Blog, Welsh

Another Welsh Road Sign Translation Fail

Poor translations of Welsh road signs are nothing new, unfortunately, but this latest report is a real winner. According to the Penarth Times, a road sign in Penarth literally tells Welsh speakers to stand in the middle of the road! The English version of the sign says “When red light shows wa...