Slovenian translation agency

Specialised Slovenian Translation Agency

Each day, our Dutch to Slovenian translation agency handles translations of brochures, curricula vitae, letters and manuals, among others. Every text is unique, which is why we carefully assess the type of text for every translation assignment. We consider it essential that a native-speaker translator, with sufficient expertise in your specific field, handles your translation. This is always done with care by one of our Slovenian native-speaker translators. Not only are we specialised in translations from Dutch into Slovenian, but language combinations such as Spanish to Slovenian and French to Slovenian are also frequently processed at our Dutch to Slovenian translation agency.

Because we carefully select the Slovenian translator based on your document, you are assured of a completely accurate translation. As we fully stand behind the quality of our translations, we are prepared to accept the consequences if your Slovenian translation should prove to be incorrect. As a Slovenian translation agency, we believe that not only our sworn translators must meet strict entry requirements. Any translator working from Dutch to Slovenian or Slovenian to Dutch who is not sworn must also hold a completed translation qualification at a minimum of HBO level and possess demonstrable experience. If you are not satisfied with your Slovenian translation, you will simply get your money back!

Information about the Slovenian language

The current form of Slovenian is written using the Latin alphabet, with a few additional letters. The development of Slovenian writing began with the Bohorič alphabet. Eventually, it was Ljudevit Gaj who developed the modern alphabet, and in 1839, Stanko Vraz published the first book using Gaj’s script. Before the current script by Ljudevit Gaj, several writing systems had been used in Slovenia. It all started with the Bohorič script. Adam Bohorič, a Slovenian linguist, introduced this system, which was used from the 16th to the 19th century. There were only a few differences between this and today’s Slovenian script. In 1825, the priest Fran Metelko decided it was time to replace the Bohorič script. His system was based on the German model, which prompted Metelko to create a new writing system. However, it was deemed impractical because it used a separate letter for each sound. The resulting number of letters made the script difficult to use, and it was officially banned in 1833. Based on Metelko’s script, but much simpler, came the Dajnko alphabet. It was developed in 1824 by the priest Peter Dajnko. Along with four others, Dajnko published around 50,000 books using the system. However, this script was also banned, in 1838. The current Slovenian script is based on the work of the Croatian Ljudevit Gaj. He reformed the Latin alphabet for Croatian, drawing inspiration from the Czech alphabet. Certain individuals, including Stanko Vraz, formed a circle around Gaj. They all believed that Croats and Slovenes had very little that separated them. A script was thus developed that would contribute to the unification of the South Slavs, and later all Slavic peoples. With this idea in mind, the script was introduced throughout the Slovenian crown lands.

The first written Slovenian documents are the Freising manuscripts. The exact date of these religious texts is unknown, but it is believed they were written in the 9th century. This makes them among the oldest written documents in the Slavic languages. They were discovered in Freising, Germany. Since 1803, the texts have been preserved in the Bavarian State Library (Bayerische Staatsbibliothek) in Munich. They have only been exhibited in Slovenia once, in the year 2004.

More than half of Slovenia’s land area – 58% – is forested. This makes Slovenia the greenest country in Europe after Sweden and Finland. Almost every Slovenian has their own vegetable garden. The Lipizzaner horses originate from Slovenia, specifically from the small town of Lipica. The Lipizzaner breed is widely used in classical dressage. In Slovenia, the electricity meter is installed on the outside of each house. Slovenian houses are known for their vibrant colours – especially yellow, white, orange and red are commonly seen.