Since its launch 10 years ago, Google’s main goal, was to break language barriers while making the world more accessible. Since then, Google has grown from supporting only two languages to 103, and from hundred of users to millions. So here is 10 things of Google Translate today:
- Google Translate helps people make connections.
– Translate can help people help each other, often in the most difficult of times. Recently, one of our writers was in Indonesia, he found that by using Google Translate, he could easily get taxi rides, order meals and etc.
2. Over 500 million users globally.
– Among the 103 languages available, the most common translations are between English and Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese and Indonesian.
3. Collectively, Google translate more than 100 billion words a day
4. Translations reflect trends and events
– In addition to common phrases like “I love you,” Google also see people looking for translations related to current events and trends.
5. You’re making Google Translate better with Translate Community.
– So far, 3.5 million people have made 90 million contributions through Translate Community. By reviewing, validating and recommending translations, Google are able to improve the its Translate application on a daily basis.
6. Brazil is the only country that uses Google Translate more than any other countries.
– 92 percent of Google’s translations come from outside the United States, with Brazil topping the list.
7. You can view the world in your language.
– Word Lens is your friend when reading menus, street signs and more. This feature in the Google Translate App lets you instantly see translations in 28 languages.
8. You can have a conversation no matter what language you speak.
– Google introduced the ability to have a bilingual conversation on Google Translate.The app will recognize which language is being spoken when you’re talking with someone, allowing you to have a natural conversation in 32 languages.
9. You don’t need an Internet connection to connect.
– You can instantly translate signs and menus offline with Word Lens on both Android and iOS, and translate typed text offline with Android.
10. There’s always more to translate.
– Google are proud of its achievement but they look forward to more great things in the future.
