Bikol Translation Services

Simple Translation

Our simple translations in the English/Bikol language pair are designed for basic communication needs. These translations are completed by a single Bikol translator without the involvement of an editor or proofreader, and therefore should not be considered final or polished work for most professional or formal use cases. While they are typically of high quality, simple translations are essentially "rough drafts" that do not go through additional editing, proofreading, or other quality control processes. These translations are ideal for personal letters, informal communications, initial drafts that will later be revised, or for situations where you need to quickly understand the general meaning or "gist" of a Bikol text.

Standard Translation (TEP)

Our Standard Bikol Translation service is designed to provide high-quality translations for everyday use, including business correspondence, websites, reports, presentations, and similar content. This service includes translation, editing, and proofreading (TEP) to ensure the highest level of accuracy and clarity in your Bikol communications.

Organization Critical Translation (TEP+)

Our Organization Critical Bikol Translation service is designed for situations where precision is essential. This option is recommended for texts intended for large-scale printing, legal contracts, medical documents, or any case where an error could be critical or costly. Each translated line is reviewed by a minimum of three linguists, with multiple rounds of proofreading. Subject matter experts (SMEs) may be involved as needed throughout the Bikol translation, editing, and proofreading (TEP) process.

Bilingual Editing

Bilingual Editing for Bikol Translation is the process of editing a translated text by comparing both the source and target texts in the English/Bikol language pair. The editor, fluent in the source language and a native speaker of Bikol, ensures that the translation is accurate, consistent, and faithful to the source text while also maintaining clarity and fluency in Bikol. This step occurs after the initial translation in our TEP (Translation, Editing, Proofreading) Organization Critical and Standard Translation services. We also offer this service as a standalone option for translations completed by individuals or organizations not affiliated with Green Crescent.

Proofreading

Our proofreading service for English to Bikol and Bikol to English translations involves reviewing a single-language text to identify and correct surface-level errors, such as spelling mistakes, grammar issues, punctuation errors, and formatting inconsistencies. This step is the final phase in our TEP (Translation, Editing, Proofreading) Organization Critical and Standard translation services. We also offer proofreading as a standalone service for translations completed by individuals or organizations not affiliated with Green Crescent.

Legal Translation

Green Crescent's elite team of linguists, each with subject matter expertise in legal fields, is ready to assist you with the translation of a wide range of judicial, administrative, and private legal documents between Bikol and English. We can also implement enhanced security measures to ensure strict confidentiality upon request.

Technical Translation

Technical translations involve any text that features specialized vocabulary or language registers, necessitating additional research and terminology verification. Common technical subject matter includes legal, medical, scientific, and IT topics. These translations require the expertise of linguists with in-depth knowledge of the relevant technical field in both Bikol and English.

Medical Translation

Green Crescent provides professional Bikol medical translations with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality. Our team of skilled linguists, specialized in medical terminology, ensures that your translations are both precise and secure.

Localization

Our translation services are tailored for specific target markets that require localized varieties of the Bikol language. Green Crescent ensures that your content resonates with the intended audience. Our experienced linguists provide translations that are not only accurate but also culturally relevant and engaging.

Back-translation

Back-translation is a crucial component of quality control, particularly for critical translations in the Bikol/English language pair. This process involves translating a previously translated text back into its original language, either Bikol or English, and comparing the result to the original translation for accuracy.

Peer Review

Green Crescent offers professional peer review services where one or more linguists not involved in the original translation process assess the quality, style, and overall fitness of the translation for its intended purpose.

SME Review

Subject Matter Expert (SME) review is a specialized form of peer review conducted by non-linguist professionals with expertise in specific fields. This process ensures that Bikol to English or English to Bikol translations of highly technical texts are both linguistically accurate and technically precise.

Transcreation

Our Bikol Transcreation Service adapts your content creatively to resonate with Bikol-speaking audiences. We ensure that your brand’s messages maintain their original intent, emotional impact, and tone while aligning with the cultural and linguistic nuances of the target market.

MTPE-Full (Machine Translation Post-Editing - Full)

MTPE-Full involves comprehensive post-editing of machine-generated translations to meet the highest standards of linguistic quality. This includes correcting grammar, syntax, and terminology to ensure the text flows naturally in Bikol or English.

MTPE-Light (Machine Translation Post-Editing - Light)

MTPE-Light is a streamlined version of post-editing designed for situations where speed and cost-efficiency are prioritized. The human editor fixes major errors, ensuring the overall meaning is clear and understandable.

Additional Language Services and Options for Bikol

Certified Translation

Green Crescent provides certified translations of a wide range of legal documents, including birth, marriage, and death certificates, diplomas, school transcripts, passports, and much more, in both Bikol and English. Our certified translations are recognized for their accuracy and compliance with legal standards, making them suitable for official use. You can receive hard copies of our standard certificate of translation mailed directly to your home or business.

Rush Service

If you require expedited service, Green Crescent can usually accommodate such requests. However, please note that rushing translations may come with trade-offs, which could affect both price and consistency. Please consult with a project manager for more details.

Discounts

Volume discounts are available for large projects, long-term clients, and for non-profits, charities, NGOs, and government organizations.

Minimum Fee

There is a minimum project fee of $75.00 USD per language, which can be reduced or waived for regular clients.

Additional Language Services

In addition to translation, Green Crescent offers a range of other Bikol language services, including interpretation, transcription, website design and development, and desktop publishing.