Translations from Swedish into German by qualified professional translators
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... people in Germany enjoy something called ”Ruhezeit”? It’s a rest period from 10 pm until 6 or 7 am on weekday mornings and all day on Sundays. The different federal states have their own rules, but residential areas and allotment garden areas can also set ”Ruhezeiten”. Although it varies in different parts of the country, the principle is the same everywhere – you must not make noise that could disturb anyone else during that period. Noise is considered to be sound above 50 dB and there is a risk that you could be reported and fined if you make a racket. When it comes to outdoor work, such as the use of power lawnmowers or leaf blowers, even stricter times apply. However, you have to put up with the sound of playing children, and crying babies are not forbidden either, even at night. (Sources: Live in Germany, The Munich Eye)
We have a large network of specialised translators who produce top-quality translations into their native language. Our translators have various areas of expertise, and before every translation, we carefully review the source material and consult a suitable native-speaking translator, who also assesses the material before we provide you with a quotation. German is one of the largest languages in the world, and we frequently receive requests for translation into German. We have many experienced German native-speaker translators in our network. Of course, we also support language pairs other than Swedish into German. Feel free to contact us for further information. You can get in touch with us most easily via our native-speaker translators in our network. Of course, we also have other language combinations than just Swedish into German. Please feel free to contact us for more information. You can get in touch with us most easily via our form.
Our business areas
We work across a number of different business areas such as medicine, technology, IT, law, finance and marketing. In the text below, we discuss what is generally good to keep in mind when translating from Swedish to German, and more specifically within each respective industry.
General tips for business areas when translating into German
A good source text is essential. To ensure a good translation, make sure the manuscript is as unambiguous as possible. Who is your target audience for the text and what is the message? Feel free to include this information for the translator so that they can more easily understand and adapt your text.
A well-crafted text takes time to produce. It’s often said that the preparatory work is the most time-consuming phase, but it’s also the most important in terms of the best end result. Therefore, be sure to clearly communicate the purpose of the material; what you want to achieve with the text and how the material will be used. Don’t forget to let us know if there’s a specific deadline for the assignment.
If you're clear about your content from the outset, this will also be reflected in the translation, as the translator will have a better foundation to work from. For translations into German, it’s helpful to provide as much information as possible in addition to the script. Is there a glossary or any other business-specific information you think might be relevant for our translation?
We create translations according to your requirements. Together with you, we go through the desired tone of voice and register before the translation begins. We also ensure the text is tailored to specific terms used within your industry. This enables us to help you achieve the top-quality translation you're aiming for.
Because translating from Swedish into German should be simple, convenient and time-saving, we always deliver in the same file format as we received the material from you.
Tips for translation from Swedish to German in medicine, healthcare and social care
A mistranslation in healthcare can have devastating consequences. It’s therefore extremely important to provide as much necessary information as possible to facilitate our translation into Danish. For example, good information could include who the material is aimed at. Is it for patients and their relatives, or is it for healthcare professionals? Usually, the translation needs to be localised to suit different conditions. We would be grateful to receive this type of information when you order the translation.
Tips for translation from Swedish to German in technology and IT
Technical translations from Swedish to German require a high level of industry expertise from the translator in the field the specific text concerns. Both in-depth technical knowledge and accuracy are essential.
Whether you need to translate your user manuals or get a translation of websites or other texts, it’s always helpful for us to know how the material is to be used. Is the material for internal use or is it aimed at consumers, retailers, or subcontractors? If the source material contains specific information that will not work in every country, it’s especially important that the information in the translation be localized according to the target audience and/or the market where the translation will be used.
If you have any reference material that might be relevant for our translators, or specific industry terminology that should be included when translating from Swedish into German, please feel free to let us know when submitting your translation request.
Tips for translation from Swedish to German in law, economics and finance
Regardless of industry, it’s common for companies to have a host of legal and financial documents to manage. These are not always entirely easy to understand, and even harder to translate as they contain many terms, laws and principles/standards that can differ between different countries. It can therefore be a good idea to enlist the help of a translation agency that has specialised expert translators in the field. Here are some tips on what might be good to bear in mind ahead of a translation from Swedish into German of legal and/or financial documents:
- Who is the recipient?
The question is important to guide the need for translation type. Is a certified translation needed or does a standard translation suffice? Your needs depend entirely on how the material is to be used.
If the translation is for an authority or bank, a certified translation is often required, but if the material is to be used for internal purposes, a standard translation performed by a native-speaking translator who specialises in the relevant field is (usually) sufficient. If the material is solely for internal use, machine translation post-edited by a translator might even suffice.
If your document requires a certified translation with a stamp, Språkbolaget can help with the translation. In that case, the document must be into Swedish or from Swedish. - Is there a deadline by which the translation needs to be finished?
From a security perspective, we recommend you send your translation material securely. Legal and/or financial documents often contain sensitive information. Therefore, be sure to package your material securely by password-protecting it and sending it via a secure platform that you trust.
Because your security is important to us, we maintain strict confidentiality so you can feel completely secure entrusting your documents to us for translation. We can also draw up separate non-disclosure agreements for assignments that require it. Feel free to contact us for further information.
Tips when translating from Swedish to German for communication agencies, advertising agencies or internal marketing departments
It’s not unusual for companies to hire external agencies to help with communication and marketing. At Språkbolaget, we often receive requests to translate such things as websites, SoMe posts or marketing texts.
However, what we rarely get to know (unless it’s obvious in the translation material) is who the end customer is and what preferences they have. What register and tone should the translation maintain? When translating from Swedish to German, it’s therefore important to let us get to know your end customer, for example through a short introduction. This can range from requests for register and tone to words that should be included in the translation for better keyword optimization. Other information that’s useful for us includes, for example, who the target audience is for the text to be translated into German. It’s better to provide us with too much information than too little. All information helps us to deliver a top-quality translation into German for you and your end customer.
Our translators also carry out transcreations from Swedish into German, which involves the translator adapting any examples or comparisons in the text that, for cultural reasons, do not fit the new language or market.
The translation can also be tailored in terms of tone – ranging from a bolder persona to warm and positive or a strict and formal style.
We regularly translate assignments of this type and have many experienced native Swedish-to-German translators in our network. Feel free to contact us for further information. You can reach us most easily through our form.