Translation deals with documents or any written texts in a foreign language. A person who wants to be a translator should be fluent in both Dutch and English languages. Translators need to be adept in both cultures as well. This is because part of translating Dutch to English is knowing that certain words and concepts considered taboo in Dutch society may not necessarily have the same impact on English readers. In addition, translators cannot connect with their readers if they fail to emotionally and intellectually appeal to them. Thus, in-depth knowledge of Dutch and English cultures can provide this.

Both cultures also address and communicate situations and issues differently. Therefore, it is not enough to directly translate every Dutch word in an article or document to English.

Formal linguistic training is also essential especially if a person wants to focus on a particular field of study. For instance, law and medical translation will require translators to know a different set of terms that are not commonly used by the general public. Translators who prefer to concentrate on these subject areas will need to familiarize themselves with the subject matter in order to explain concepts in layman's terms.

In addition, attention to detail is very important because this will ensure that the translated document will closely resemble the original work. Also, constant improvement in both Dutch and English language is necessary because language does not remain fixed over time. Thus, continuous research and reading is crucial. This will also help translators understand different writing styles of Dutch and English writers, which they can apply or alter to suit their own writing style, as well as increase their vocabulary in the process. Furthermore, a strong comprehension of both Dutch and English language requires that a person knows proper spelling, punctuation and grammar usage.

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