Mayan Translation Services, Mayan To English

Here are some facts about Mayan translations that can help you in finding the right experts:

1. 1. Don’t Get Machine Translation:
      Currently, Google Translate does not support any Mayan language. But even if it did, you won’t be able to get accurate Mayan to English translations from it. Every language is influenced by culture. It cannot be understood without the cultural aspects. If you get machine translation, it will not be a hundred percent accurate because it will lack the cultural aspects.
   2. Native Experts:
      Multiple writing systems are used to write Mayan tongues. All these vernaculars are not mutually intelligible, which is why the speaker of one cannot read or understand the other. So, not only is it important to hire native experts for translation but also to make sure that they are familiar with the writing system that you need your document to be in. The linguistic expert should be a member of the Maya ethnic group and speak one of the Maya tongues as their native language. Only then they will be able to deliver quality content.
   3. Different Varieties:
      People often forget that there are multiple indigenous languages spoken by the Mayans. In Guatemala alone, 11 different types of Mayan languages are recognized by the state. You will have to know the exact variety that you need your documents to be in, you can’t just ask a linguistic expert for English to Mayan translations. If you really want to get over the language barrier then it is important to get your content translated into the spoken language of your target audience.
   4. Certified Translations:
      If you are applying for immigration to the United States from Guatemala, you will need to get your documents translated into English. English is the official language of the US, which is why it is the only tongue accepted by American authorities. Whenever you have to share official documents like a death or birth certificate with foreign authorities, you will have to get their certified translations. A birth certificate is also the document that you will have to share with immigration authorities. But without certified translation, none of your official documents will be accepted by the authorities. It is important to remember that only highly qualified professionals provide the translations of birth certificates and other official documents.
   5. Writing Skills:
      Translation is creative writing with one extra step, but people forget about this fact when they are in need of linguistic services. They need to hire professionals who are experienced in creative writing and can create content on any topic. Although documents like birth certificates don’t leave much room for creative writing, there are plenty of topics that linguistic experts have to translate that require them to show their writing skills. Topics like civil rights, political systems, human rights, Guatemalan civil war, Maya religion, and American history. require a certain level of language skills. So, keep this in mind when hiring a professional.
   6. Cultural Aspects:
      It is important for a linguistic expert to know the culture of the people they are writing for. Whether they are in Guatemala or the United States, culture remains very important for the Mayan indigenous people. An important part of their culture is to value nature. Indigenous people have been actively working to educate the masses about climate change. A large number of indigenous people living in different parts of the United States are fighting for the safety of the environment. The struggle stories of the immigrants and their children are also an important part of the culture.