Translation of stamps and seals Автор темы: Rita89mk (X)
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Rita89mk (X)
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Hello fellow translators,
I have read some relevant posts but I have a different question.
If there are several seals on the same page, how would you translate them.
Example:
An official document that contains 2 seals and a stamp. Let's say one of the seals is in the upper left side of the page, the other in the center, the third in the lower right side of the page, and the stamp in in the upper right side.
I usually translate them thi... See more Hello fellow translators,
I have read some relevant posts but I have a different question.
If there are several seals on the same page, how would you translate them.
Example:
An official document that contains 2 seals and a stamp. Let's say one of the seals is in the upper left side of the page, the other in the center, the third in the lower right side of the page, and the stamp in in the upper right side.
I usually translate them this way: [seal] and [stamp], but since there is more than one, I don't know what else to add to make it clear
Thank you ▲ Collapse
| | | | Sergei Leshchinsky 
Украина
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I have time I put the words "[seal]" visually in the same place as it is on the page and then supply the translation of the seal text below in fine font. If there are several seals, the translation makes it clear. It looks as follows:
[signature]
John Brown
[seal]
(text of seal:
pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals,
many of which are commonly called seals)
... See more I have time I put the words "[seal]" visually in the same place as it is on the page and then supply the translation of the seal text below in fine font. If there are several seals, the translation makes it clear. It looks as follows:
[signature]
John Brown
[seal]
(text of seal:
pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals,
many of which are commonly called seals)
[seal]
(text of seal:
a device which helps prevent leakage,
contain pressure, or exclude contamination
where two systems join)
[seal]
(text of seal:
an emblem used as a means of authentication;
both an impression in paper, wax, clay or other
medium, and the device used
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| | | | Rita89mk (X)
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Автор темы | Other recommendations | Oct 28, 2015 |
Sergei Leshchinsky wrote:
I have time I put the words "[seal]" visually in the same place as it is on the page and then supply the translation of the seal text below in fine font. It looks as follows:
[seal]
(text of seal:
seal, pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals,
many of which are commonly called seals)
Thank you Sergei, that would have been an option.Nevertheless,the seals on the documents are very close to one another and I am not sure this will work
| | | | | You are translating the text of the seals and stamps, right? | Oct 29, 2015 |
I would think that the text of the seal or stamp is more important than the location of it, no?
If there are multiple seals/stamps, as long as you have them all included and translated, you should be fine, no? Or did I misunderstand the situation?
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Rita89mk (X)
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Автор темы | Not the location | Oct 29, 2015 |
Katalin Horváth McClure wrote:
I would think that the text of the seal or stamp is more important than the location of it, no?
If there are multiple seals/stamps, as long as you have them all included and translated, you should be fine, no? Or did I misunderstand the situation?
Hello Katalin, I agree with you, but what I am asking is what to include in order for the client to understand which translation corresponds to each seal if there is more than one seal in the document and in which they are close to one another
Would you, for example, suggest:
[Seal of the University of.... (upper left side): translation]
[Seal of the Ministry of... (centre): translation]
[Seal of the... (upper right side): translation]
I don't know if that would be a way to translate them. What do you think?
| | | | Rachel Braff
США
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Assuming you're using MS Word or something similar, this is where text boxes come in handy. Generally you can fit the translation of a seal in more or less the same size/shape/position as it was in the original, leaving it obvious which translation goes with which seal. As long as you choose "tight" for your "wrap text" option, you should be able to put them exactly where you need them.
| | | | Rita89mk (X)
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Автор темы | Thank you, Rachel | Oct 29, 2015 |
Rachel Braff wrote:
Assuming you're using MS Word or something similar, this is where text boxes come in handy. Generally you can fit the translation of a seal in more or less the same size/shape/position as it was in the original, leaving it obvious which translation goes with which seal. As long as you choose "tight" for your "wrap text" option, you should be able to put them exactly where you need them.
Thank you Rachel, I am going to try this right away.
| | | | Inga Petkelyte
Португалия
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| As close as possible | Oct 29, 2015 |
I translate a significant deal of documents with various seals and stamps, sometimes overlapping each other.
I try to keep their positionning in the translation as close as possible to the original.
Likewise Sergei, I do translate the text.
I have seen, though, seals and stamps translated and listed in simple text lines, without maintaining their original place in the document.
In some cases, it is not possible to preserve the original page length: Brazilian documents, fo... See more I translate a significant deal of documents with various seals and stamps, sometimes overlapping each other.
I try to keep their positionning in the translation as close as possible to the original.
Likewise Sergei, I do translate the text.
I have seen, though, seals and stamps translated and listed in simple text lines, without maintaining their original place in the document.
In some cases, it is not possible to preserve the original page length: Brazilian documents, for example, come with so many seals and stamps, and holograms that they alone take another page. Still, I do my best in reproducing them and use text boxes and tabs where convenient. ▲ Collapse
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"Seal, top left" or "seal, bottom right" or whatever. There's no need to go to all the trouble of reproducing the exact layout.
| | | | Rita89mk (X)
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Автор темы | The best solution | Oct 29, 2015 |
philgoddard wrote:
"Seal, top left" or "seal, bottom right" or whatever. There's no need to go to all the trouble of reproducing the exact layout.
I did try reproducing the exact layout but I think I prefer what you suggested, I am just going to keep them in the bottom of the page. Thank you
| | | | Inga Petkelyte
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| Accepted but not everywhere | Oct 29, 2015 |
I also like Phill's suggestion, it would save lots of time and space (and client's money).
But not everywhere it is accepted. Some governmental bodies have their strict guidelines requiring to literally have everything exactly like in original, even the number of lines, imagine.
Therefore, once "mastered" the technique, I do it everywhere, for my own tranquility.
Next time when I go to notary public, I will ask what is their view on this.
When registering companies, it is... See more I also like Phill's suggestion, it would save lots of time and space (and client's money).
But not everywhere it is accepted. Some governmental bodies have their strict guidelines requiring to literally have everything exactly like in original, even the number of lines, imagine.
Therefore, once "mastered" the technique, I do it everywhere, for my own tranquility.
Next time when I go to notary public, I will ask what is their view on this.
When registering companies, it is definitely not sufficient to mention "stamp", they require the ful text of the stamp/seal. Don't know if that applies to all countries. ▲ Collapse
| | | | Rita89mk (X)
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Автор темы | Interesting piece of information | Oct 29, 2015 |
Inga Petkelyte wrote:
I also like Phill's suggestion, it would save lots of time and space (and client's money).
But not everywhere it is accepted. Some governmental bodies have their strict guidelines requiring to literally have everything exactly like in original, even the number of lines, imagine.
Therefore, once "mastered" the technique, I do it everywhere, for my own tranquility.
Next time when I go to notary public, I will ask what is their view on this.
When registering companies, it is definitely not sufficient to mention "stamp", they require the ful text of the stamp/seal. Don't know if that applies to all countries.
That's precisely what I am translating at the moment. I think I should ask the client about this. Thank you Inga!!
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| I wasn't suggesting... | Oct 30, 2015 |
that you leave the stamps untranslated.
| | | | Rita89mk (X)
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Автор темы | I know you didn't | Nov 2, 2015 |
philgoddard wrote:
that you leave the stamps untranslated.
I know you didn't, I meant translating them after I translate what's in the document, using the way you suggested
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