K. Renato Lings ©

Translation

Definition of Translation

A written version in another language of a written message. Focus is on the written word. 

Translator versus Interpreter

In common parlance translators and interpreters are often called, simply, 'translators'. In the profession we make
a technical distinction: translators engage with the written word, while interpreters focus on the spoken word.

Oral Translation

Verbal expression in another language of a written text. This is sometimes called Sight Translation.

Areas of Interest

Bible

Religion

Geography

Social Issues

Human Rights

International Affairs

My Languages

I translate from and into
three languages, in any combination:

Danish

English

Spanish

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma in Translation, Copenhagen Business College, 1976

Chartered Translator/Interpreter 1976

Professional Translator since 1976

Other languages studied

French, German, Swedish

Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Náhuatl (Aztec)

Work Experiences

International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA)
Copenhagen (1970s)

Granma Weekly Review, Havana, Cuba (early 1980s)

International Rehabilitation Centre for Victims of Torture (IRCT)
Copenhagen (1980s)

University of Copenhagen
Teaching Literary Translation (1980s)

United Bible Societies
San José, Costa Rica (early 1990s)

Latin American Biblical University
San José, Costa Rica (early 1990s) 

Project Counselling Service for Latin American Refugees
San José, Costa Rica (early 1990s)

I accept offers of translation 
work within my areas
of interest.