Google Translate up to 41 Languages
Posted at 6:55pm EST on 02/26/2009
Google recently announced that its translation service is up to 41 languages, having most recently added Turkish, Thai, Hungarian, Estonian, Albanian, Maltese, and Galician to the list of available languages.
Google Translate originally started as a Google Research project with just two languages, but now has moved into a full product offering that is widely used on a daily basis.
How do Googlers use this service?
Whenever I personally travel, I do lots of research on the web to figure out what to see and do, and where to stay and eat. With Translate, I’m able to use the cross-language search feature to find and access the latest info (e.g., restaurant recommendations, most recent trains/bus schedules, special events, etc.), which is often only available in the local language.
Another great product of Google Research that has matured and become quite useful.
Piseh
Mar 10th, 2009
I think this is the most helpful job ever. However, I am a bit upset not to see my language (Khmer of Cambodia) listed. I would strongly suggest google to help add my language with more than 14 million speakers around the world into your list. I will provide you with everything needed to do this.
My Cambodian and I would be proud of your work and seeing our language on your list. I hope you will help this poor country grow.
Best Regards,
Mao Piseth,
pisethinfo@gmail.com
Cambodia