Blog: The routine of our pharmaceutical, medical, legal and technical translators & interpreters from Nuremberg

Professional Romanian interpreters facilitate precise and reliable communication in business and public authorities. They do not merely convey language, but also take cultural nuances into account, prevent misunderstandings and lay the foundations for successful international discussions and projects.

Whether in a consultation with a doctor, in court or during asylum proceedings, interpreters face the immense task of interpreting not only words but also people’s lives impartially and accurately. We tackle the psychological, technical and ethical challenges of interpreting in emotionally charged situations with professionalism and empathy.

Will we soon speak like ChatGPT? More and more people adopt phrasing, sentence structure, and ways of thinking from tools like ChatGPT, Gemini or DeepSeek. What does this mean for our language, creativity and interhuman communication? A look at the quiet transformation of our everyday language.

Language barriers can quickly lead to misunderstandings – with costly or otherwise serious consequences. Experienced interpreters not only ensure accurate translations, but also foster cultural understanding and smooth communication in sensitive situations.

Interpreting is much more than simply conveying language. Anyone who acts as a bridge between cultures must understand nuances, interpret meanings correctly and avoid misunderstandings. Our interpreters explain why cultural competence is indispensable.

Interpreting means much more than just translating words: It connects people on a content-related and emotional level. In addition to linguistic precision, empathy, sensitivity and intercultural competence are crucial for successful communication.

Certified translations are often indispensable for authorities, courts and universities. Find out when they are needed, which documents are affected and why professional translators are crucial for smooth procedures - in Germany and internationally.

Whether “cringe”, “slay” or “NPC” - the youth word of the year shows how language is in a constant state of change. In this blog post we explain what drives the youth word, how it comes about, and why it is relevant to language, translation and culture.

Certified translations are often a requirement for authorities, courts or notary appointments, and not only in Nuremberg. Find out in which cases notarisation of translations is required, which documents are affected and how accompanying interpreting can provide support if required.

CAT tools are now standard equipment in professional translation agencies. They support translators with extensive projects, ensure consistent quality and save time. This article explains how CAT tools work, when they are useful and what their limitations are.

AP Fachübersetzungen in Nuremberg offers top-quality Arabic translations and interpreting services. Whether medical reports, legal documents, technical manuals or official documents – we provide precise translations and professional interpreters for every occasion.

A typical area in which interpreters are deployed is notarisation. Here, language mediation is not only a linguistic challenge, but also a legal one. Anyone working in this sensitive environment must be precise, impartial and well prepared.

Interpreter or translator - what do I actually need? These two linguistic professions are often equated, but they are fundamentally different. In this article, you will find out what exactly makes the difference, where the respective areas of application lie and what you should look out for when making your choice.

In translation work, dealing with errors in the source document is an important part of the process, especially when it comes to official or certified translations. Errors that occur in the original document must be handled with the utmost care to avoid misunderstandings or legal consequences.

At the Open House of Justice on 5 April 2025 at the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, visitors will gain exciting insights into how the courts work. Language professionals at AP Fachübersetzungen explain the role that translators and interpreters play in the administration of justice.

Anglicisms are a growing trend in the German language, which is criticised by many and welcomed by others. Find out what the professional English translators of AP Fachübersetzungen in Nuremberg think about this and what opportunities and challenges they associate with it.

Industry and technology are growing fields that constantly present new challenges, even for professional specialist translators. Technical translations should usually be stylistically neutral and are characterised by precise, consistent terminology, which is often coordinated with the customer, and a high degree of clarity of meaning, which aims to avoid any room for interpretation.

Russian interpreters are deployed in a wide variety of official appointments – be that court summonses, medical appointments and marriage registrations at the registry office or notarial certifications. Below you will learn what to consider when planning your notary appointment in Germany for which a Russian interpreter has been enlisted.

The conventional wisdom is that anyone with a good command of two languages has what it takes to become a specialist translator. Other voices offer a different view: Anyone wishing to work as a specialist translator in a particular field must have completed vocational training in the subject.

It is impossible to imagine the German language without Anglicisms, which are emerging and spreading ever faster thanks to globalization and social media. This is a phenomenon we have already addressed in our article "Anglicisms in everyday life and how they pose a challenge for translators".

Many English terms have already become well-established in the German language. Laptop, notebook, comeback, chat, countdown, teamwork, update - every single German uses these words regularly in everyday life without further ado.

There are numerous reasons to have official documents translated. In order for local authorities to acknowledge birth or marriage certificates written in a foreign language, a certified translation into German is necessary. In Germany, only sworn translators are allowed to certify translations.

Numerous producers of pharmaceuticals from Germany, Austria and Switzerland have a strong interest in gaining a foothold in the Russian market. They have to pass a Russian GMP inspection for their respective preparations to be approved. The GMP inspection is supported by experienced translators and interpreters specialised in pharmacy.

Recommendations of German-Russian interpreters specialising in pharmaceuticals and their experience in successfully accompanying online and remote inspections in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

In the second interview, pharmaceutical interpreter Alexander Podarewski talks about the changes in online GMP inspections (so-called remote audits) with virtual participation and in-person presence at the inspected pharmaceutical manufacturer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This year was dominated by the corona pandemic, which affected virtually every economic area. A professional translating agency like AP Fachübersetzungen in Nuremberg which serves clients from all branches faced wholly new challenges. We take a look back and wish to say “Thank You” in every language.

Studying abroad, emigration, working in another country - to organize everything successfully in these cases, you need a translation of your school certificates and academic certificates. German and foreign authorities, offices as well as universities and colleges require a certain form: the certified translation. With this type of translation, a number of things need to be taken into account.

The International Translation Day takes place every year on 30 September, the alleged day of St. Jerome’s death in 420. This is the reason why it is also called “St. Jerome’s Day” in German-speaking countries.

Our Nuremberg translation and interpreting agency has been a well-established name in the translation industry for 10 years. From international pharmaceutical companies, technology groups, clinics, law firms, authorities to private individuals - AP Fachübersetzungen always offers high quality translation and interpreting services for its clients.

Many companies now rely on machine translation (MT) to save costs and time. Online tools and websites such as Google Translate and DeepL Translator are often used to translate texts of all sorts.

What significance does the new development phase of the chemical industry, the era of Chemistry 4.0, have for our translation agency AP Fachübersetzungen in Nuremberg? A significant one, because professional specialist translations in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors will be in greater demand than ever in the coming years.

Around 200 small and medium-sized business owners from the Nuremberg metropolitan area attended the 2020 BVMW annual kick-off in Nuremberg – and AP Fachübersetzungen could not miss it!

Next month, the leading international trade fair for ecologically produced consumer goods BIOFACH will be in full swing again in Nuremberg and present the most innovative organic products! We at AP Fachübersetzungen can hardly wait for this four-day event to start.

The Chinese "Year of the Metal Rat" begins on 25 January 2020, while the Israeli New Year already started in autumn. In Iran and Afghanistan, the New Year (Nowruz) takes place on 20 or 21 March and, like Christmas in Germany, the UK or USA, is traditionally celebrated with presents for the whole family.

This year's SPS automation trade fair in Nuremberg is coming up soon. With great anticipation, the employees of our Nuremberg interpreting and translation agency AP Fachübersetzungen are looking forward to interesting and productive meetings with representatives of international, well-known companies from the technology sector.

Here is a quote from a translation of an instruction manual for an electronic Christmas candle: "Turn stippling A little bit and fold it into counter stippling B to light GWK 9091". Would you know what to do in this case?

The 4^th All-Russia GMP Conference 2019 gave rise to new ideas for our specialist translators and simultaneous interpreters from AP Fachübersetzungen in Nuremberg.

Court documents comprise court judgments and decisions, statements of claim, written submissions of lawyers, letters from experts and more. In most cases these documents are particularly sensitive. Only specialized language experts are able to do the specialist translations you require.

Events of great importance like international conferences require the use of professional conference interpreters who are trained, experienced and specialized. How, then, do you find such experts and which further abilities can you expect from them?