käännösmuistojen

Käännösmuistot, often translated as translation memories or TM, are databases used in the field of translation to store previously translated segments of text. These segments are typically sentence pairs, where one part is the source text and the other is its corresponding translation. When a translator works on a new document, the translation memory software analyzes the source text and searches for identical or similar segments already stored in the database.

If an exact match is found, the software presents the stored translation to the translator, who can then decide whether to use it directly, edit it, or ignore it. If a partial match is found, the software highlights the matching parts and suggests the stored translation for the remaining parts, allowing for quicker adaptation. This process significantly speeds up the translation workflow, especially for repetitive texts like technical manuals, software interfaces, or legal documents that contain a lot of consistent terminology and phrasing.

The primary benefit of using käännösmuistot is the increased efficiency and consistency in translations. By reusing previously approved translations, companies can reduce translation costs and ensure that terminology and style are maintained across different projects and translators. This also contributes to a higher quality translation, as established translations are less prone to errors. Translation memory software is a cornerstone of modern computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools.