30+ Languages, 150+ Language Pairs

Yes, we can manage the most complex projects in the rarest language combinations – and we mean that. While many language service providers stick to the most commonly requested languages, Ciklopea has deliberately built its network and expertise to cover under-resourced and less widely spoken languages that others simply can’t handle. Whether you’re working with a major world language or a rare regional one, we have the linguistic talent and the project management experience to deliver, without compromise.

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Our local resources for all language pairs are carefully selected native linguists with the experience, qualifications and interdisciplinary knowledge required for providing of high quality language services for life sciences, IT and software, and technology and manufacturing industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are under-resourced languages?

Under-resourced languages, also known as low-resource languages, are languages that have limited digital presence, fewer trained translators, and less available linguistic data compared to widely spoken languages like English, Spanish, or Mandarin. Examples include many regional African, European, Asian, and Indigenous languages.

Can Ciklopea handle rare and under-resourced languages?

Yes. Ciklopea has deliberately built its linguist network to include specialists in rare and under-resourced languages, making us one of the few language service providers equipped to handle complex projects in language combinations that others simply can't cover.

How many languages are there in the world?

There are approximately 7,000 languages spoken in the world today, though the vast majority have very few speakers. Around 23 languages account for more than half of the world's population, while thousands of others remain under-resourced and underrepresented in translation and localization services.

What is a language pair in translation?

A language pair refers to the combination of a source language and a target language in a translation project - for example, English to Bosnian or Croatian to German. The availability and cost of translation services can vary significantly depending on the language pair involved.

What is a rare language combination in translation?

A rare language combination is a language pair for which qualified translators are difficult to find - typically involving one or more under-resourced, regional, or minority languages. These combinations often require specialist networks and expertise that most standard translation providers don't have access to.

What is the difference between a translator and a localization specialist?

A translator focuses primarily on converting text from one language to another as accurately as possible. A localization specialist takes a broader approach, adapting the entire content experience - including cultural nuances, local conventions, visual elements, and market-specific requirements - to ensure the content feels completely native to the target audience. In practice, the best localization projects combine both skill sets.

How to choose the right language service provider?

The right language service provider should have demonstrable expertise in your industry, a transparent quality assurance process, relevant certifications such as ISO 17100 or ISO 9001, and the ability to handle your specific language combinations and content types. Scalability, technology integration, and a track record of delivering on time and to brief are also important factors to consider.

What certifications does Ciklopea hold?

Ciklopea holds a full suite of internationally recognized certifications, including ISO 17100 for translation services, ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 13485 for medical devices, ISO 27001 for information security management, and ISO 18587 for machine translation post-editing. These certifications reflect the standards we hold ourselves to on every project we deliver.

What does ISO 17100 mean in translation?

ISO 17100 is the internationally recognized standard for translation services. It specifies the requirements for the core processes, resources, and other aspects necessary for the delivery of quality translation services. A provider certified to ISO 17100 has demonstrated that their translation workflow meets rigorous professional standards, giving clients confidence in the quality and consistency of the work they receive.

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