German-Indonesian Science Book Translation
Budget: $10 – $30 USD
I am seeking a freelance translator to carry out a small-scale translation project from German into Indonesian. The source text is extracted from a non-fiction book in the field of popular science. The assignment will involve approximately 2,000–3,000 words and will serve as a trial project to assess translation accuracy, fluency, and stylistic consistency.
The content includes general scientific concepts. The translator is expected to maintain fidelity to the original meaning while ensuring that the Indonesian version reads smoothly and naturally for a non-specialist audience.
Qualifications Required:
Strong proficiency in both German and Indonesian.
Prior translation experience (literary, academic, or non-fiction) is a plus.
Ability to balance technical accuracy with natural readability.
High attention to detail in grammar, spelling, and style.
Scope of Work:
Translate 2,000–3,000 words of German text into Indonesian.
Ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy of terminology.
Deliver the final document in .docx format.
Sample Text for Reference:
German Source Text:
„Die Naturwissenschaft hat stets danach gestrebt, die Geheimnisse des Lebens zu entschlüsseln. Jede Entdeckung bringt uns der Wahrheit einen Schritt näher.“
Expected Translation (Indonesian):
“Ilmu pengetahuan alam selalu berusaha mengungkap rahasia kehidupan. Setiap penemuan membawa kita selangkah lebih dekat pada kebenaran.”
Deliverables:
Proofread Indonesian translation (~2,000–3,000 words).
Estimated Timeline:
3–5 days.
Budget: 12 – 15 USD (fixed price).
The content includes general scientific concepts. The translator is expected to maintain fidelity to the original meaning while ensuring that the Indonesian version reads smoothly and naturally for a non-specialist audience.
Qualifications Required:
Strong proficiency in both German and Indonesian.
Prior translation experience (literary, academic, or non-fiction) is a plus.
Ability to balance technical accuracy with natural readability.
High attention to detail in grammar, spelling, and style.
Scope of Work:
Translate 2,000–3,000 words of German text into Indonesian.
Ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy of terminology.
Deliver the final document in .docx format.
Sample Text for Reference:
German Source Text:
„Die Naturwissenschaft hat stets danach gestrebt, die Geheimnisse des Lebens zu entschlüsseln. Jede Entdeckung bringt uns der Wahrheit einen Schritt näher.“
Expected Translation (Indonesian):
“Ilmu pengetahuan alam selalu berusaha mengungkap rahasia kehidupan. Setiap penemuan membawa kita selangkah lebih dekat pada kebenaran.”
Deliverables:
Proofread Indonesian translation (~2,000–3,000 words).
Estimated Timeline:
3–5 days.
Budget: 12 – 15 USD (fixed price).