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Practical guides on translating corporate and technical content into European languages — from text expansion and EU language requirements to cost, machine post-editing and choosing an agency.
24 August 2026
Text Expansion by Language: How Much Your Layout Will Grow
English typically expands 10–35% into European languages — German, Finnish, Polish and Greek at the top, Nordic languages at the bottom. Short UI strings expand far more. A sortable reference table, a chart, and how to design for it.
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Which Languages Does the EU Legally Require?
The EU has 24 official languages and product law almost never names them — each Member State decides. What CE marking, the MDR and the 2027 Machinery Regulation actually require, and how to build a language plan that survives an audit.
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How Much Does Translation Cost in Singapore? A 2026 Buyer's Guide
Most corporate translation in Singapore runs roughly SGD 0.15–0.45 per source word in 2026. The pricing models, the four variables that move the number, the costs not on the first quote, and eight ways to spend less without cutting quality.
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MTPE vs Human Translation: When Post-Editing Is Enough
MTPE — machine output corrected by a qualified linguist (ISO 18587) — costs 40–70% of full translation and suits high-volume, low-risk content. Where DeepL, Google Translate and ChatGPT help, where they create liability, and how to scope it.
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How to Choose a Translation Agency in Singapore: 12 Criteria
Twelve verifiable criteria for choosing a translation supplier — four of which predict most outcomes — plus the exact questions to ask, a weighted scorecard, red flags, and what matters less than buyers think.
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