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We translate into …. Spanish, German and Hungarian

January 17th, 2024 Posted by Prisma 0 thoughts on “We translate into …. Spanish, German and Hungarian”

Hola, ¿cómo estás? Hallo, wie geht es Ihnen? Prisma translates financial documents into: Spanish, German and Hungarian. It is time to learn some facts about these popular languages.

Spanish

Spanish is a truly global language. Did you know?:

  • In 2023, our most common documents to be translated into the language were: PRIIP KIDs, financial reports and shareholder letters.
  • The language has more than 500 million speakers and is an official language in 20 countries.
  • The first grammar book was written in 1492.
  • Have you enjoyed “sobremesa” lately? It is the joyful time spent after dinner to talk and relax.
Stairs in a narrow street painted in the colours of the Spanish flag.

German

I believe my pig whistles (meaning: This is unbelievable). Can you believe these facts?:

  • Did you know that our biggest financial report translated into German has more than 1100 pages?
  • German is an official language in 6 European countries.
  • Fernweh (literal “far-longing”) is the opposite of homesick. Other languages use it as well (maybe it is time to travel again?) Other German words used internationally are Autobahn, Leitmotiv, Wunderkind and Zeitgeist.
  • The most used letter in German is the “E”.

Hungarian

Hungarian is supposedly a difficult language to learn for English-speakers (category IV language according to the Foreign Service Institute). Alternatively, here are some some Hungarian language facts to learn instead:

  • It is the largest language by speakers in the Uralic family. 
  • The language has 14 vowels.
  • Regional language status in Austria, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia. 
  • There are 13 million Hungarian native speakers. 
  • PRIIP KIDs and many other financial documents: We can handle your translation needs for Hungarian and many other languages. 

Are you looking for a financial translation into German and many other languages? Contact us.

Merry Prismas Op de Patten

December 28th, 2023 Posted by Prisma 0 thoughts on “Merry Prismas Op de Patten”

It feels like it’s been donkey’s years since we’ve been in touch. Instead of offering individual gifts, Prisma is donating 4,000 EUR to Asbl Solidarité Jeunes “Op de Patten” who offers educational and therapeutic interventions assisted by animals to children and adolescents.

Donkey from Op de Patten

The “Zoo-Therapy” focuses on verbal and non-verbal communication to improve empathy. It aims to complete traditional therapy methods. For more information about the association, please visit: https://www.solina.lu/fr/facilities/op-de-patten/

We are convinced that you will agree this is a cause worth supporting because a world without hope is unimaginable.

Merry Prismas and a very Happy New Year. The Prisma Team wishes you all the best for 2024.

World Idea Day – Prisma Growth Strategies

November 16th, 2023 Posted by Prisma 0 thoughts on “World Idea Day – Prisma Growth Strategies”

Get your thinking cap on, it’s World Idea Day! As project managers, advisors and chaos detanglers, we need to quickly find ideas in stressful situations.

  • Here are our tips on how to generate new ideas:
  • Practice makes perfect – exercise your creative muscle daily.
  • Try to have as many dumb, unpractical, expensive and dangerous ideas as possible. You might find a good one by accident along the way.
  • Take a walk during lunch break.
  • Always challenge your first idea.
  • Design a workspace that will inspire you every day.
Written on a window: Your ideas matter. Write them down.

Ask a stupid question day

On 28 September was Ask a stupid question day:

It is the day to be curious. Spoiler Alert: There are no stupid questions! There are naive questions, tedious questions, ill-phrased questions, questions put after inadequate self-criticism. But every question is just asking to understand the world a bit better.

Would you like to know more about financial document production or investor communication? Ask us.

Prisma supports Rugby Club de Luxembourg

September 30th, 2023 Posted by Prisma 0 thoughts on “Prisma supports Rugby Club de Luxembourg”

The new balls for the Rugby Club de Luxembourg have arrived! Prisma is a proud sponsor of RCL especially in the year of its 50th anniversary. What an achievement!

What do you think is the most important value in sport and how does it relate to our working life?

  • developing more motivation to managing mistakes
  • knowing your core values will lead you to be a better player
  • fairness, teambuilding, discipline, inclusion, perseverance, respect
  • providing a universal framework for learning values, thus contributing to the development of soft skills needed for responsible citizenship
The new balls of Rugby Club de Luxembourg with the Prisma logo.

Would you agree that the values of a sports team are similar to those in a company team?

Team action will be provided by the Rugby World Cup 2023 which will take place from 8 September – 28 October 2023. Enjoy!

We support our community where we can. Explore more CSR activities from Prisma.

THE ART OF PROOF-READING

August 30th, 2023 Posted by Prisma 0 thoughts on “THE ART OF PROOF-READING”

FAQ to Prisma: What is the difference between proof-reading and proof-checking/quality checking?

Proof-reading is done by a professional translator who understands the language in which the text is drafted. The proofreader reads line by line and ensures that there is no mistake in the wording. He/she examines the final text carefully to find and correct typographical errors and mistakes in grammar, style, and spelling.

TEXT: "I have mixed drinks about feelings". It highlights the importance of Proof-reading.

Proof-checking/quality checking is done by a person (project manager) who does not necessarily have to understand the language into which a document has been translated to. The person checks for instance that all the headers, paragraphs are in the target document.

Two similar jobs and yet very different.

Both play a very important part for our translation and typesetting services. Check out our services here.

Schueberfouer – Luxembourgish Traditions

August 29th, 2023 Posted by Prisma 0 thoughts on “Schueberfouer – Luxembourgish Traditions”

In Luxembourg, it’s time for Schueberfouer when the summer holidays are nearly at the end.

The first known Schueberfouer (Schuebi) took place in 1298 under Heinrich VII, father of Jean de Luxembourg (John the Blind). At this time it was a market where people from all over the country came to buy and sell cloth. This fair was however not very successful and stopped again a few years later.

The Schueberfouer as we know it today, eventually took place on 20 October 1340 under the famous John the Blind, count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia (Böhmen). The fair went on for 8 days and its main goal was for farmers to come into town and buy/sell cattle.

Chairoplane at the Schueberfouer in Luxembourg City.

The Schueberfouer trough the ages

The origin of the name is from the place where the Fouer took place, which was the “Schuedbuerg” nowadays known as Plateau du Saint-Esprit. Over the years the fair become more and more successful so the Holy Ghost Square was soon too small. It therefore moved to Limpertsberg in 1610 where the forest had just been cut down. In the 18th century the market developed and live concerts became part of it only to be succeeded in 1844 with cabarets. Although it still remained a cattle-market, you could now also buy bone china, comestibles and stationary. When, in the 20th century, the big wheel and the roller coaster arrived, there was no more stopping its development into the fair that we know today.

The big fun fair this year is on from 23 August until 11 September. Are you excited to go?

We, at Prisma, love to share our traditions with you. Learn more about Brezelsonndeg here.

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Prisma Growth Strategies – The Eisenhower method 

August 2nd, 2023 Posted by Prisma 0 thoughts on “Prisma Growth Strategies – The Eisenhower method ”

Our day-to-day is full of decision making. As experienced project managers, we need to concentrate on tasks that have the biggest impact on the project outcome. This is when time-management tools come in handy. Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States with a good sense for time management. His well-known matrix (or Eisenhower method) gives you a clear overview of important/ urgent tasks.

How does the Eisenhower method work?

The Eisenhower matrix has 4 categories, and you will need to determine how urgent or important each task is:

  1. urgent and important:

These tasks require immediate action and have a direct impact on short-term goals.

  1. important – not urgent:

Do not neglect your long-term goals in this category. These tasks may become urgent in the future.

  1. urgent – not important:

Don’t get easily distracted by minor tasks that seem urgent. Especially, if they do not contribute directly to your goals. Minimise your time spent on these tasks or delegate them.

  1. not urgent – not important:

Ask yourself: Are these tasks worth your time or can they be ignored? Whatever the answer, don’t spend so much thought and time on minor to-dos.

Gold scale in front of a colourful background. The Eisenhower Method helps you find your balance.

What does this mean?

The Eisenhower method helps you to efficiently rank your tasks. Concentrate first on category 1 tasks (urgent and important) and check in regularly with category 2 tasks (important – not urgent).

Short-term and long-term goals sorted out: The Eisenhower matrix helps you keep an overview of all your key objectives. By using the method, you will learn how to prioritise your time.

Just one more tip: Be honest on what “important” means. Urgent is usually easy to determine. However, perfectionists tend to classify everything as important and forget to delegate.

Trust us! We know a thing or two (and probably more) about scheduling large projects (Financial reports, prospectus updates, etc.). Explore our services here.

Idioms around the world

July 27th, 2023 Posted by Prisma 0 thoughts on “Idioms around the world”

The Prisma team collected their favourite idioms from Iceland, Northern Germany, Luxembourg, Scotland and Mauritius. These idioms are rarely used in financial translation. Anyway, we still like them a lot and would like to share our favourites with you.

Iceland

Áfram með smjörið.

On with the butter. Meaning – get back to work.

Rúsínan í pylsuendanum.

The raisin at the end of the hot dog. Meaning – the cherry on top.

Old Norse runes

Blindur er Bóklaus Maður.

Blind is a bookless man. Meaning suggests – those who don’t read are ignorant to the world around them.

Leggja Höfuðið Í Bleyti.

Lay Your Head in Water. Meaning – you need to think about something a bit longer.

Bonus fun fact: When you are lost in an Icelandic forest all you need to do is stand up. (Psssst it’s a joke: There are barely any trees in Iceland and the ones that grow in these so-called “forests” are so young that you can easily see over them).

Luxembourg

Wien Karotten esst, dee kritt schéin Aan.

Eating carrots will get you beautiful eyes.

Duerch d’Fale léieren d’Kanner goen.

Children learn to walk by falling. Meaning – you should not give up when you fail at something but rather stand up and try again.

Do fënnt keng Katz hir Jong méi erem.

No cat will find her kittens. Meaning – it is so messy, that nobody can find anything.

Large group of people talking at a summer party - know your Idioms around the world.

Wien op d’Kiermes geet, dee verléiert seng Plaz.

Whoever goes to the fair, loses his place. Meaning – if you leave your seat, you will lose it.

Deen huet d’Klibbersuen nach an der Täsch.

He still has the money earned from “Klibberen” (a Luxembourgish Easter tradition) in his pocket. Meaning – he does not like to spend his money.

Northern Germany

Besser ein Spatz in der Hand als eine Taube auf dem Dach

A sparrow in the hand is better than a pigeon on your roof (A bird in the hand is worth two in a bush). Meaning – you should be content with what you have.

Nu ma Butter bei die Fische!

Now put the butter to the fish. Meaning – speak clearly!

Wat de Buur nich kennt, dat frett he nich.

What the farmer doesn’t know he will not eat. Meaning – that someone is not open for new ideas.

Schieß den Döspaddel in Wind!

Shoot the idiot into the wind. Meaning – it’s time for a new beginning.

Globe showing Europe, Asia and Africa.

Scotland

Yer aff yer heid

You’re off your head. Meaning – you’re crazy.

Haud yer wheesht

Hold your tongue. Meaning – to be quiet.

Dinnae teach yer Grunny tae suck eggs

Don’t teach your grandmother to suck eggs. Meaning – do not teach or tell someone how to do something they already know.

Bonus carrot fact: Britain has a similar saying to the one from Luxembourg above: ‘Eating carrots helps you see better at night’. The rumour started in WWII when the Royal Air Force had developed a new Radar technology. To hide their success, a big campaign claimed that they just ate a lot of carrots. Nowadays, the saying is used to get children to eat their vegetables.

Mauritius

Dife dans lanka.

Problems are cropping up.

Ti kouto koup gro ziromon.

A small knife cuts a big pumpkin. Meaning – a small action can have a big consequence.

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Prisma Growth Strategies – Motivation Monday

June 5th, 2023 Posted by Prisma 0 thoughts on “Prisma Growth Strategies – Motivation Monday”

Just another Manic Monday. Another week full of new document production and regulations in the financial world. Here are our tips for a successful start into the new week:

  • Define your goals and to-dos for the week.
  • Use Friday afternoons to prepare for Monday.
  • Start the week with a Monday morning meditation.
  • Make time for things you enjoy.
  • Create a Monday Motivation playlist for your commute.
"YOU GOT THIS" on a messaging board for Motivation Monday.
  • List the things your are grateful for.
  • Plan fun Monday evening activities to look forward for.
  • Make room for little breaks.
  • Use the Pomodoro technique to keep your focus.

Still feeling the Monday blues when looking at SFDR documents, Annual reports, Shareholder mailings or PRIIP KID? Contact Prisma, we guide you through the document jungle.

Shareholder mailings

May 11th, 2023 Posted by Prisma 0 thoughts on “Shareholder mailings”

Do you need a trustworthy partner for your shareholder mailings? We, at Prisma, handle time-sensitive personalised shareholder mailings securely and on time. 

The Prisma team also enjoys the occasional fun fact about shareholder mailings and postal history:

  • Prisma mailed out more than 50 000 letters to shareholders in the last year.
  • The Old Romans called their postal service cursus publicus. The well-organised service is an early example for communicating effectively across a wide distance.
  • Prisma took care of over 200 mailings in 2022.
Shareholder mailings: various old post stamps
  • Henry the VIII appointed a Master of the Posts in 1516.  Interestingly, postal history in Europe has links to many royal houses, not only the British.  
  • In 1490 emperor Maximilian I asked the Italian family Taxis to transport imperial documents across his domain. This was the start of the postal service in what is today Germany. 
  • Originally post boxes in the UK were green. To increase their visibility, they were painted red in 1884.
  • Most boxes world wide are either red, blue, yellow or green.

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