Who is Black Kite?
Qualified and certified translator Erwin van Wouw operates as a self-employed English to Dutch translator since 2007.
English to Dutch translation expertise
About the Netherlands, the Dutch language and the Dutchies
The Dutch believe they understand English relatively well. But do they really?
A recent survey has shown that the Dutch are more confident about their language proficiency than their test results actually warrant.
As words are the vehicle of your message, you do not want them to lose their meaning. Addressing potential clients in their native language is therefore the only truly effective means of communication.
The Dutch community forms a very large and attractive market. There are approximately 23 million Dutch speakers around the world, most of them in the Netherlands, Belgium and Suriname, but with smaller groups in parts of France, Germany and several former Dutch colonies such as Aruba and the Dutch Antilles.
Many people often think that the Netherlands and Holland are different names for the same country. This usage is technically incorrect, as North and South Holland are actually only two of the twelve provinces of the Netherlands.
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General translations
The translation of all your general texts such as newsletters, invitations, leaflets, press releases, application letters and curriculum vitae from English into Dutch. Read more about general document translation...
Technical translations
The translation of user manuals, instructions for use, installation guides, parts lists, catalogues, schematic diagrams and so on. Read more about technical translations...
Website translation and localization
Every element of your website can be translated in the target language. These elements may include text retrieved from a data base, meta tags, static content, graphic user interfaces (GUI) and other graphic materials such as banners and buttons. Read more about website translation and localization...
Sworn or certified translations
A certified translation means the translator has added a statement to verify that the target language text is a complete and accurate translation of the source language text.
An Apostille stamp authenticates the translator's signature. Read more about certified translations...
Editing and proofreading
Both editing and proofreading demand careful attention, but each one focuses on a different aspect of the text. Read more about editing and proofreading services...
