To many people, the Welsh language is relatively unknown. This is especially true in America, where the language isn’t spoken very often at all. Now, Microsoft has created a new language translation system geared specifically towards improving English to Welsh translation, and advocates of the language are quite pleased with the results.
Developed for the Welsh assembly, Microsoft’s new language translation system was created to help translate English and other languages into Welsh with ease. It can be used online, with mobile phones and tablets, and even in Microsoft Word documents. The tool recognizes the Welsh language and can translate it back and forth between many other languages, especially major ones like English, Spanish, and French.
Applications
There are a variety of different ways that Microsoft’s new Welsh translation system could be applied to the real world. Perhaps most importantly is that the system will let staff members work in their own language rather than having to decipher the Welsh language themselves right off the bat. This will not only help to keep communication breakdown from occurring, but could save countless hours, thus saving money as well. Another application of the system is for learning more about the Welsh language itself. As with other types of language translation software, Microsoft’s system lets anyone who is interested in English to Welsh translation either dive right in or dip their toes in the pool, creating a flexible learning platform that anyone can benefit from utilizing.
Is it Accurate?
One thing to point out about Microsoft’s new system is that like other types of translation software, it would be impossible to reach an accuracy rate of 100%. This being said, it’s proving to be accurate enough to allow those who are simply looking for a quick day-to-day translation aid to reach their goals, especially if they’re in a pinch during a conversation. Still, the system will not replace human translators when it comes to creating official documents and handling important translations.
