Recreating a text for another language and culture so that it has the same effect, even if the words change.
Also called: creative translation
Transcreation goes further than translation and localisation. Slogans, headlines and calls to action are written anew so that they sound natural and persuade in the target market.
It is common for advertising, landing pages and brand claims – less for technical documentation.
Why Transcreation matters in Switzerland
A claim that works in Zurich can fall flat in Geneva. Transcreation helps campaigns cross the Röstigraben.
Our tip
Brief transcreators with the goal and the keywords of the page, not only with the original text.
Related terms
- Localisation – Adapting content to a market – language, currency, examples, legal details and tone – instead of only translating it.
- Röstigraben – The informal name for the cultural divide between German- and French-speaking Switzerland.
- Romandie (French-speaking Switzerland) – The French-speaking western part of Switzerland, with Geneva, Lausanne, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and the French-speaking part of Valais.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Transcreation?
Recreating a text for another language and culture so that it has the same effect, even if the words change.