Irish is one of the official languages of Ireland, and is recognized as an official language of the European Union. With over 200 thousand speakers and a complicated yet prideful history of surviving English imperialism, precise and accurate Irish translations are an important part in paying respect to this culture and history.
The Irish language finds its roots in the ancient Gaelic languages spoken in Ireland thousands of years ago. Over time, the spoken language evolved through Middle Language and eventually closer to a contemporary iteration of Irish, also known as Irish Gaelic.
Irish faced challenges during English colonization of Ireland, as English was imposed as the dominant language of the land. Although there have been several revival and promotion efforts, English became the predominant language in the region. Although Irish is considered an official language of now liberated Ireland, it is not as widely spoken in day-to-day interactions as English. Still, there is a particular mark of culture and pride held with the Irish language.
Languages are, unfortunately, more complicated than just different sets of words used to describe some universal collection of ideas. Languages form from their own contexts in order to describe phenomena specific to that context. This means that different languages that form in different contexts might have tricky translations between each other—if appropriate translations exist at all.
These nuances are what make quality translations so difficult. It is not enough to know the direct translations for the words of a message, but it is also important to understand the culturally relevant concepts required to communicate certain ideas in the target language. This is cultural understanding. Having a good sense of cultural understanding in both languages can make the difference between choppy, incoherent translations and truly high-quality ones.
If you’re looking to get started with precise and high-quality professional Irish translations, Acutrans has got you covered. The right team, the right tools, and the appropriate cultural understanding makes sure that Acutrans delivers top-tier results with services that include Legal Translations, Medical Translations, Localization Services, and so much more.
Irish is a language with several hundreds of thousands of speakers around the world, and it is a language that is rather iconic for the people that it represents. Despite English colonial efforts, Irish remains the official language of Ireland and an officially recognized language of the European Union. This is what makes accurate and culturally sensitive translations so important. Reach out to Acutrans to get started on your professional Irish translations today!
