Qualified Interpreter for Professional Interpreting Services

All Is Well That Ends Well

Imagine attending an international conference where people with different native languages communicate with one another. A qualified interpreter simultaneously renders the speakers’ contributions into English.

Qualified Interpreter: A Demanding Profession

The conference example illustrates how demanding professional interpreting can be. An excellent command of languages, a reliable memory and the ability to understand complex information immediately are essential.

Unlike a translator, an interpreter usually has no opportunity to consult dictionaries or conduct additional research while working. Specialist terminology must be available immediately, and the content must be conveyed accurately, naturally and without delay.

The professional title “interpreter” is not generally protected in Germany. We therefore recommend assigning interpreting work to academically qualified professionals with appropriate experience and subject knowledge.

Academic Training for Professional Interpreters

The traditional German qualification of Diplom-Dolmetscher was awarded following a comprehensive university degree. Today, comparable interpreting programmes generally lead to a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

In addition to linguistics and the chosen working languages, academic training covers different interpreting techniques and frequently includes specialist subjects such as law, medicine, technology or business.

Qualified interpreters generally have an excellent command of at least two working languages in addition to their native language. They are trained to understand complex information quickly and convey it precisely in the target language.

Languages and Linguistic Expertise

Professional interpreters must understand not only individual languages but also their structures and conventions. Comparative linguistics increases awareness of the differences and similarities between languages.

For example, German frequently places crucial information at the end of a sentence. French and Spanish belong to the Romance language family, whereas German is a Germanic language. Hungarian, by contrast, belongs to the Uralic language family and has a distinctly different structure.

This linguistic knowledge helps interpreters anticipate sentence structures and choose the appropriate strategy for each language combination.

Our Languages

SATZGEWINN® provides interpreting services particularly in German, English, French and Spanish. For additional languages, we select suitable professionals from our international network of qualified interpreters.

You can find an overview of our language portfolio on our languages page.

Interpreting Services for Different Situations

Our qualified interpreters support private clients, public institutions, associations and companies in a wide range of situations.

We provide consecutive, simultaneous and liaison interpreting according to the requirements of your appointment. You can find further information on our page about professional interpreting services.