English to Dutch translation is one of the most important translation combinations, since manufacturing and service firms from English speaking nations can benefit by translating their business information to the local language of the Dutch consumer markets.

History of English to Dutch translations

English Dutch translations are believed to have existed since the early 16th century. During this period, several writers from the Netherlands attempted to write literature in the Dutch language by translating the works of various international writers, including those of English writers, into the Dutch language used at that time.

The second instance, of English Dutch translation, was the various attempts at translating the New Testament of the Bible, into Dutch, during the 16th and 17th centuries. The first attempt is said to have been made by Jan Utenhove, at the start of the second half of the 16th century. However, the task remained unaccomplished, and Philips Van Marnix was the next translator who tried to complete the translation of the Bible, into Dutch. Unfortunately, he was also unsuccessful.

Finally, in the early 17th century, the Synod of Dordrecht ordered some Bible scholars to further translate the New Testament of the Bible, into the Dutch language. In conclusion, the translation was made so that the population at large could understand it, considering there was no Standard Dutch dialect until that period. It is believed by some that, out of this group of scholars, Staten was the main contributor in completing this great Dutch translation task. This also was marked as the beginning of the Standardization process of the Dutch language.

English to Dutch translations in modern times
In modern times, English to Dutch translation has not remained confined to a specific field and location. Following the globalization of business, it has especially become an important service that many businesses, from diverse segments, seek in order to overcome cut-throat competition and to launch them effectively in this specific consumer market.

Today, various enterprises can find professional native Dutch translators that provide specialized Dutch translations in specific fields of business. Also, due to developments in technology and communications, clients that require English to Dutch translation services can receive these services from translators across different international boundaries, both economically and efficiently within strict deadlines.

English to Dutch translations by BBDutch
BBDutch has been providing quality English to Dutch translations for several years. BBDutch has a wide network of native Dutch translators from different regions of the Netherlands and from other regions, where different Dutch dialects are spoken. This enables us to deliver English Dutch translations not only in the Standard Dutch dialect, but also in various other dialects that include, but are not limited to: Brabantic, Hollandic, Zealandic, Limburgish, and East and West Flemish. Our professional team is made up of 5 levels that include: native Dutch translators, editors, proofreaders, quality assurance managers and, above all, our project managers. This complete team helps us to deliver timely professional English Dutch translations, to our elite clients.

BBDutch has specialist Dutch translators who work on translation jobs related only to the specific field of business or profession where their various forms of expertise lie. For example, our translators who specialize in information technology only work on translations of information from this field. Moreover, specialist translators delivering English Dutch translation in information technology have at least 5 years experience in working on translations from this field and have been educated in software engineering. Both these aspects ensure that the translations provided by these specialist translators are of the outmost accuracy. Similarly, we have specialist translators for every business segment.

BBDutch is a corporate member of the 7Brands group. 7Brands is a veteran member of the American Translators Association and is also ISO 9001:2000 certified. Thus, like all group members, we also follow the strict international quality standards and professional ethics, laid down by the association.

BBDutch is very careful to maintain the confidentiality of client information. We understand the importance of this and take full responsibility for the security of our clients’ information. We also provide non-disclosure agreements upon request from our clients. It is also important to mention here that we provide these agreements totally free of cost.

Applications of English to Dutch translations
Considering the Dutch speaking consumers in the Netherlands and its neighboring countries, corporations and individual entrepreneurs from English speaking nations, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and others, could take advantage of professional English Dutch translation service providers in order to translate their business information into the local Dutch language. By doing so, it would help them to increase their business revenue, by adding new markets to their business portfolio.

The diverse segments of business that can benefit from English to Dutch translation services include, but are not limited to:

1) Logistics
2) Manufacturing
3) Engineering
4) Information Technology
5) Agriculture
6) Dairy and Food processing
7) Trading corporations
8) Business service