{"id":6138,"date":"2020-06-29T12:49:21","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T12:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mirora.com\/?p=6138"},"modified":"2025-01-20T16:02:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T13:02:41","slug":"dunyanin-en-ucuz-dillerinden-biri-turkce-oldu-suc-kimde","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mirora.com\/en\/turkish-has-become-one-of-the-cheapest-languages-in-the-world-who-is-to-blame\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkish has become one of the cheapest languages in the world! Who is to blame?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For twenty years, as a partner in a translation company that has gained both clients and suppliers from all corners of the world\u2014from Korea to Canada, South Africa to Finland\u2014I have sadly witnessed Turkish becoming one of the world\u2019s cheapest languages. Over the last ten to fifteen years, the slight decline in translation prices across all languages and service types globally has understandable reasons. However, how can we explain the dramatic drop in Turkish translation rates?<\/span><\/p>

Translation service as skilled labor and the hell of labor!<\/span><\/h2>

As we all know, in free market conditions, prices are determined by the balance of supply and demand. So, has the demand for Turkish decreased over time? Or have Turkish translation suppliers increased excessively? In either case, competition is inevitable, but why is there no issue with engaging in price competition instead of competing on quality or service? Welcome to Turkey, where reckless competition by those who have no respect for their work has turned the industry into a hell for qualified labor.<\/span><\/p>

Process approach and international quality standards in translation services<\/span><\/h2>

Supply and demand are evaluated using both qualitative and quantitative criteria, aren\u2019t they? In the service industry, especially in the skilled labor market, defining the product often poses challenges. When it comes to \u201ctranslation,\u201d the undefined nature of the product can be dizzying. Unfortunately, even the most basic product names are shrouded in a thick layer of ambiguity. For instance, what exactly is \u201ctranslation\u201d? What should its success criteria be? In other words, what are the acceptance conditions for a buyer evaluating a translated text? \n\nThe processes and concepts surrounding this unique product are unclear anywhere in the world; there isn\u2019t even complete agreement on definitions among translation companies, associations, or academics. The ISO 17100 quality standard addresses a significant gap in this area, but is it enough? Is it necessary for buyers of translation services to be familiar with ISO standards? \n\nEvery country faces challenges in defining products and processes, and they will likely continue to do so. However, in Turkey, the situation has long since spiraled out of control (perhaps the reins were never truly in hand).<\/span><\/p>

The sensitivity and expectations of Turkish-speaking people towards language and translation!<\/span><\/h3>

What are the expectations of the average person, the ordinary citizen, regarding the language and communication skills of others? How do people living in Turkey react to language errors they encounter while reading books, newspapers, magazines, or watching television? How many of them actually respond? This reaction (or lack thereof) is what determines the value of language.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

In Turkey, when we notice expression or spelling errors while watching a subtitled film, we either ignore them or laugh them off. However, in the Netherlands, viewers who spot mistakes in subtitles rush to the box office to demand their money back.<\/span><\/p>

What is the instruction manual, who reads it, who understands it... all empty!<\/span><\/h3>

We don\u2019t ask if the products we purchase have a Turkish user manual; even if they do, we don\u2019t read it, and if we do, we don\u2019t understand it. Because we think, \u201cUser manuals aren\u2019t written to be understood anyway. We\u2019ll just look at the button icons and press them. If it doesn\u2019t work, we\u2019ll call the seller and ask\u2026 So, what should we do, return the product because the manual isn\u2019t clear? Who would we complain to, and about what?\u201d \n\nAs long as the societal expectation for language remains at this level, why should translation companies<\/a> strive to create more quality control points, work with better translators, or invest more effort and money? Except for a few \u201cmeticulous<\/em>\u201d clients, nobody is looking for quality in language and communication skills.<\/span><\/p>

So, what\u2019s the solution? Is it the translators\u2019 responsibility to raise the educational level of people who have been subjected to one of the world\u2019s worst education systems for decades? (*According to the OECD Education Index, Turkey ranks fourth from the bottom, Dilan G\u00f6zl\u00fcg\u00f6l, BBC T\u00fcrk\u00e7e, http:\/\/www.bbc.com\/turkce\/haberler-dunya-37779042)<\/span><\/p>

Generations raised with methods solely focused on exam success scores, and whose ignorance is politically exploited, can respond with anger when corrected with \u201cde should be written separately, there shouldn\u2019t be a space before a comma\u2026\u201d saying, \u201cWhat\u2019s it to you? Isn\u2019t it understandable like this?\u201d Unfortunately, a significant portion of the ultimate recipients of language services reacts in a way contrary to our expectations.\n\nTeachers admit: \u201cWe\u2019re not teaching Turkish, English, mathematics, history, biology, etc. We\u2019re teaching how to get high scores on these subjects\u2019 exams. Your kids can learn these things later if necessary. Let them get into a university first\u2026 We don\u2019t have time to actually teach anything because our success rates in exam results will determine our school\u2019s value<\/em> for the next year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Is training the job of translators or translation companies? Who is responsible for training?!<\/span><\/h3>

We are faced with an education problem that will take generations to improve, and unfortunately, this issue is beyond the power of translators or translation organizations to solve. For now, here\u2019s what we can do: Raise societal expectations regarding language proficiency, create awareness, support those working in this field, and consider the dignity of the work we do, even if we don\u2019t prioritize our own respectability while competing.<\/span><\/p>

Mete \u00d6zel<\/span><\/p>

Note: This article was originally published on page 72 of the 2020 publication *\u00c7evirilopedi, \u00c7evirmenin Ansiklopedisi, \u00c7eviri Kitab\u0131* (Chapter 2). We believe this article is still relevant today, so we deemed it appropriate to republish it on our blog with a few minor updates.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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