Translation is the process of converting text or speech from one language into another while preserving meaning, context, and cultural nuances. It plays a crucial role in global communication, enabling understanding and collaboration across linguistic boundaries. Translation can be literary, technical, legal, medical, or simultaneous (oral interpretation), depending on the field. Skilled translators not only possess deep knowledge of multiple languages but also understand the cultures behind them, ensuring that messages are both accurate and culturally appropriate. In a globalized world, translation fosters connection, access to information, and international exchange.