Working languages:
Danish to English
Danish (monolingual)
Faroese (monolingual)

Peter Smedskjaer-Stenland
The technical solution

Faroe Islands
Local time: 22:36 WET (GMT+0)

Native in: English Native in English

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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter
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Services Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading, Voiceover (dubbing), Transcription, Project management, Copywriting
Expertise
Specializes in:
PhysicsEnvironment & Ecology
General / Conversation / Greetings / LettersBiology (-tech,-chem,micro-)
Astronomy & SpaceTransport / Transportation / Shipping
Science (general)Mathematics & Statistics


Rates
General rate: 0.06 EUR per word / 20 EUR per hour


KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 147, Questions answered: 123, Questions asked: 6
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 4
Glossaries Laboratory - protocals, Terms in geometry
Experience Years of experience: 20. Registered at ProZ.com: Nov 2012.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials N/A
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, OmegaT, Trados Studio
CV/Resume CV available upon request
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Build or grow a translation team
  • Improve my productivity
Bio

Translation for the intended reader


Clear English shaped by context, purpose and audience


I am a freelance translator working primarily from Danish into English. My background includes engineering studies, logistics, software, business communication and industrial work.


I approach each text with the reader in mind. The right translation depends not only on what the source says, but also on who will read it, what they already know and what the text is meant to achieve.


Terminology that fits the field


Professional language has precise meanings


Many ordinary words take on narrower or more specific meanings within a profession, company or technical field. I research relevant terminology and usage so that the English fits the subject and the people working with it.


My experience includes technical and professional material, internal and external communication, procedures, software-related texts, analytical writing and general business documents.


Meaning before local colour


Idioms should communicate, not confuse


Idioms, sayings and slang do not always travel well between languages. A familiar expression in the source language may sound obscure, distracting or overly local in English.


Unless the expression serves a clear communicative purpose or is appropriate for a specific audience, I replace it with language that preserves the meaning without requiring the reader to share the same cultural background.


Style has value, but it should support the message rather than get in its way.

More than direct translation


Language support for difficult or specialised texts


I also offer language consulting for projects that require more than a direct translation. This can include terminology research, audience adaptation, consistency review and help with unclear, awkward or ambiguous source material.


My studies in natural sciences and energy engineering, together with practical experience in programming, logistics, inventory systems and electrical concepts, help me work with texts that require both linguistic judgment and technical understanding.


Human work from start to finish


No generative AI or machine translation


All translation and consulting work is completed by me. I do not use generative AI or machine translation to produce translations or provide language services.


My focus is on clear English, appropriate terminology and a finished text that works for its intended audience.

This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 147
(All PRO level)


Top languages (PRO)
Danish to English71
English to Danish45
Norwegian to English27
Norwegian (Bokmal) to English4
Top general fields (PRO)
Tech/Engineering57
Other38
Law/Patents28
Bus/Financial10
Social Sciences4
Pts in 3 more flds >
Top specific fields (PRO)
Tourism & Travel20
Mechanics / Mech Engineering16
Law (general)12
Insurance8
Law: Contract(s)8
Construction / Civil Engineering8
Computers: Software8
Pts in 17 more flds >

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Keywords: Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Sciences, Technology, Politics, Localization, Communications, Logistics


Profile last updated
Sep 23, 2023



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