When we think of Scandinavia, some may think of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. However, this is actually not entirely accurate. While all are indeed Nordic countries, only Denmark, Norway, and Sweden make up Scandinavia proper. Finland, like Iceland, is not actually a part of it. Indeed, Finland has its own unique identity, and the Finnish language is a big part of that.
Unlike its neighboring countries’ languages, Finnish is not a Germanic language; it belongs to the Finno-Ugric branch of the Uralic language family. Uralic languages have a different ancestral lineage, sharing kinship with languages such as Estonian, Hungarian, and several other tongues spoken across northern Russia.
The earliest written record of Finnish dates back to the 16th century; however, its origins reach much further back. Historians today believe that Finno-Ugric-speaking tribes migrated to present-day Finland from eastern regions around 4,000 years ago. Over millennia, these tribes evolved, interacted with neighboring communities, and gradually shaped the Finnish language into the striking language it is today.
One stand-out feature of the Finnish language is its phonetic nature: words are typically pronounced as they are spelled. Finnish grammar is equally intriguing. Instead of relying heavily on prepositions like many other languages, Finnish uses 15 noun cases, each serving different grammatical functions. Additionally, Finnish lacks gendered nouns, utilizing a single pronoun, “hän,” to mean both “he” and “she.”
Due to political and cultural interplay, many languages have influenced Finnish over the centuries. Chiefly among them is Swedish, which has influenced Finnish terminology in areas such as governance, technology, and culture. Russian impact is also evident, reflecting periods of close political engagement. In recent times, the global lingua franca, English, has made its mark, especially in areas like technology, pop culture, and business.
The Finnish language is more than just a mode of communication; it’s living evidence of Finland’s distinct history and cultural evolution. Nestled between East and West, Finnish not only connects Finns to their storied past but also to their evolving future.
We here at CCA are more than happy to help facilitate cultural exchange and learning with our top quality language services in Helsinki and all Nordic countries.
Finnish Interpreters at Your Fingertips
With CCA’s professional interpreters, you can rest assured that the meaning behind your statements will be delivered as intended.
Our team provides professional interpretation services that are considered the platinum standard in our industry. Our professional, conference-level interpreters are highly qualified, with résumés and experience to leave you confident in their abilities.
When you hire our interpreters, you can be 100% confident in their skills as every one of them has graduated from a globally recognized university or school. They have at least five years of experience, and more than 200 days of conference-level interpreting practice, including experience in both simultaneous and consecutive interpretation.
To make you feel further at ease, our interpreters have earned accreditation and/or membership from internationally renowned organizations such as AIIC, TAALS, the United Nations, the European Union, and the US Department of State.
Finnish Translation Services
While many meetings these days are conducted via Zoom or another remote conferencing tool, interpretation is not the only medium that is important when it comes to communication. Written translations are just as important. At CCA, we work only with native speakers of the target language who can pick up nuances and will ensure your words do not lose their meaning in translation.
Want to make sure documents have been translated impeccably and retain your tone and intentions? With CCA at your side, you never have to fear that your meaning is lost in translation.
Each and every document that is translated by CCA’s dedicated staff undergoes a rigorous process that involves a translator, an editor, and a proofreader. These three professionals work under the leadership of a project manager who ensures their work is as perfect as possible.
Our highly proficient teams can translate any of the following into Finnish or any other language:
- Websites and software
- Government documents
- Legal papers
- Medical documentation
- Marketing brochures
- Technical manuals
- Training materials
- Corporate communications
- Speeches and presentations
- Any other types of documentation
Remote Simultaneous Interpretation
Now that we have covered the services our translators and interpreters offer, let us talk a little about another medium that is more in demand now than ever before: Remote Simultaneous Interpretation (RSI). While face-to-face interactions are often preferred, teleconferencing via Zoom or similar platforms is the next best thing and often the only option, especially when your clients or co-workers are located elsewhere on the planet.
With CCA’s RSI and hybrid interpretation services, we can connect you to clients worldwide. Thanks to this technological marvel, business meetings can be conducted from anywhere in the world and our qualified interpreters can ensure language barriers do not come between you and those you wish to reach.
Hosting a Conference or Event in Finland?
No matter where in the world, CCA is ready to help you organize a successful event that will be free of glitches or mistakes. Not only do we provide interpreters and translators to help ensure your event is a success, we also offer top-quality equipment rentals. Among the services we offer are fully enclosed soundproof booths, interpreter consoles, portable headsets and microphones, participant headsets and receivers, and complete audiovisual equipment support.
We at Chang-Castillo and Associates look forward to partnering with you in Finland and all across the world so that your conferences and events truly shine.
Contact us today to begin discussing your upcoming projects and business trips. Call us at +1 (877) 708-0005 or email us at info@chang-castillo.com.