kääntöprosessi

Kääntöprosessi refers to the translation process. It is the act of converting text or speech from one language, known as the source language, into another language, known as the target language, while preserving the original meaning and intent. This process can be performed by human translators or through automated translation software.

Human translation involves a translator who understands both the source and target languages, as well as the cultural nuances and context associated with them. This allows for a more accurate and idiomatic translation, especially for complex or creative texts. The process often involves several stages, including analysis of the source text, translation, editing, and proofreading to ensure quality.

Machine translation, on the other hand, utilizes computer algorithms to perform the translation. Early machine translation systems were rule-based, relying on linguistic rules and dictionaries. More modern systems, such as neural machine translation (NMT), use deep learning models trained on vast amounts of parallel text data, resulting in more fluent and contextually aware translations. While machine translation has advanced significantly, it may still struggle with highly nuanced language, idiomatic expressions, and specialized terminology, often requiring post-editing by a human to achieve professional-level quality.

The choice between human and machine translation depends on factors such as the required quality, volume of text, budget, and deadline. Often, a hybrid approach, known as post-editing machine translation (PEMT), is employed, where machine translation provides a first draft that is then refined by a human translator.