Humans are always better than machines when it comes to providing accurate translations of languages, especially in Khmer – the language spoken in Cambodia by over 15 million people.
Though machine translation has made remarkable improvements in recent years, it is still able to accurately interpret and translate with the same accuracy and finesse as a human translator. Furthermore, machine translation is limited to a few languages, and Khmer is not commonly included among them.
When a translation is handled by a native speaker with a linguistic degree, the results will likely be far more accurate and natural in meaning. As Khmer is a monosyllabic language, this human translator can capture the nuances, tones, and culture in the language, which will provide a more eloquent and true representation of the original text.
Furthermore, machines are limited in their understanding of culture and historical context. Khmer language has complex syntactic structures and requires a deep understanding of local culture, history, and syntactic rules. A human translator is likely to be more aware of the local context and provide a better interpretation than a machine.
Additionally, human translators are able to understand the subtle nuances in the text, detect comedy, and use more creative strategies to render tailormade translations. They can also handle situations such as dialects and colloquialisms, which machine translations would not pick up on.
Overall, the benefits of hiring a human translator far outweigh those of machine translation.