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10 Tips for English to Dutch Translation

25-03-2024, in Dutch
When translating into Dutch, you may run into unexpected problems. In this article, I share 10 tips on how to improve your Dutch translation.

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memoQ Shortcuts Cheat Sheet

22-03-2024
This page provides a cheat sheet for the default shortcuts of memoQ Translator Pro 10, instructions on how to create your own cheat sheet, and instructions on how to customize your memoQ shortcuts.

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Wordfast Keyboard Shortcuts

22-03-2024
This page provides a cheat sheet for the default shortcuts of Wordfast Pro 9, and instructions on how to customize your Wordfast keyboard shortcuts.

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ChatGPT vs. Deepl & BlacKKite

21-02-2024, in Dutch
This article compares ChatGPT with machine translation service DeepL and Dutch translation expert BlacKKite.

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Updated Translation Comparison for DeepL

08-02-2024, in Dutch
Learn how translation service DeepL performs in 2024 against Dutch language specialist BlacKKite and how its translations compare to those of the 2020 test.

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Track Changes in memoQ

21-08-2022
In this article I will show you how to successfully revise a Trados Studio file in memoQ and make the tracked changes visible in the exported SDLXLIFF file.

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How To Prepare Apple Terminology for Windows Cat Tools

25-02-2022
Convert Apple glossaries to Windows CAT tool compatible format. The following tutorial explains how to prepare Apple terminology glossaries for use with your favorite CAT tool running under Windows.

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Machine Translation vs. Human Translation

03-02-2021
BlacKKite compares the performance of machine translation engines with that of professional translators so you can make an informed decision about which translation solution is right for your application.

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The 27 Best Translation Podcasts

19-11-2020
This page features a curated list of the best translation podcasts, providing valuable insights, tips, and inspiration for non-literary translators in 2024.

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8 Dutch Translation Differences Between Android & iOS

19-07-2020, in Dutch
In this article, I give you translation tips for the 8 most striking Dutch translation differences between iOS and Android.

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DeepL vs. Dutch Translation Expert

19-02-2020, in Dutch
How does machine translation compare to human translation? This article compares the translations of machine translation service DeepL with those of Dutch translation expert BlacKKite.

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Retrospect on the Dawn of Podcasting

16-01-2020
I am pleased and proud to have witnessed the dawn of podcasting and its transition into adulthood and thought it would be interesting to revisit an oral presentation from 2005 in order to see if my outlook on this then new technology has stood the test of time.

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Showcase Translation

25-11-2019, in Dutch
This case study showcases how I approach and tackle commonly occurring translation issues. Translations were made from the original 1983 English-language documentation of the Philips CD100 CD player.

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10-year Anniversary BlacKKite

31-12-2017
In 2017, BlacKKite celebrated its 10th anniversary. In addition to my current translation and editing work, I announced new services – all under the trusted BlacKKite banner.

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Linguistic Resources for English and Dutch

04-04-2024
Since the English and Dutch lists were virtually identical, I have now merged them into one large English language version. This is a curated overview of the best translation resources available, including translation podcasts, glossaries, online translation tools, dictionaries, translation websites and more.

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Industry Specific Glossaries

03-11-2022
When translating industry-specific terminology from English into Dutch, I draw from my hands-on experience and specialist knowledge or consult industry-specific reference materials. On this page, I share some of the resources for my specialty fields.

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Dutch Translation Service for Sustainable Technologies

07-04-2022
Do you want to communicate the benefits of your sustainable technology to a Dutch-speaking audience? BlacKKite provides English to Dutch sustainable technology translations to help your company better communicate the environmental advantages of your eco-friendly technologies.

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Translation Brief Template

12-11-2021
A downloadable translation brief template is now available on the Translation Process Page.

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Dutch Pre-Editing

12-11-2021
Due to the relatively high cost and labor-intensive nature of editing machine-translated text, we now offer the option of pre-editing your content instead.

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Terminating Domain

13-10-2020
Discontinued domain contentoverhaul.com, service offerings transferred to content consolidation.

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Privacy Statement BlacKKite

14-12-2019
I am glad that the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is in place to safeguard my own personal data. As a Dutch business owner I do my best to ensure the same privacy for my customers.

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Translation Process BlacKKite

14-12-2019
I use a tried and tested step-by-step translation process with modern strategies for fast and efficient delivery of English to Dutch translations. Read on to get familiar with each of the individual language translation process steps.

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