The first recorded use of the word summit came towards the end of the 15th century, as an adaptation of the French somete meaning the top of a hill.Continue reading Summit
EVS Translations Blog
5 Sep /13
Job opening in Atlanta: Translator / Proofreader
For our office in Atlanta, Georgia, we have the following in-house job opening, starting immediately: Translator Proofreader English into German You must be a native German speaker with a comprehensive command of English and a degree in languages.Continue reading Job opening in Atlanta: Translator / Proofreader
5 Sep /13
Dude
It is likely that the word dude originated from quite an old English word – dudde.Continue reading Dude
5 Sep /13
English: The new lingua franca for better or worse
From its beginning as a mixture of Scandinavian languages, French, German, Celtic, Latin and Greek, English has always been an international language.Continue reading English: The new lingua franca for better or worse
4 Sep /13
Smorgasbord
Derived from the Swedish smorgas (bread and butter) and bord (table), this word conjures the image of a buffet with all manner of dishes, including open-faced sandwiches.Continue reading Smorgasbord
