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KETTY SALAFIA KALT

Certified Translator & Interpreter

La traduzione è un magico crocevia, una vera potenza espressiva, un ponte tra culture diverse.

ABOUT

Language is shaped by nuance, by finding the right tone and by the ability to connect with people. Often, it is the subtle undertones that resonate beyond the words themselves. To me, this is where the art of translation lies: not simply transferring words from one language to another, but bringing their character and expressive power to life in a different language.

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Italian by birth and at home in Switzerland for nearly three decades, I feel deeply connected to both linguistic and cultural worlds. My three-year higher education programme at the Scuola Superiore per Interpreti e Traduttori (SSIT) in Milan, together with language stays and internships across Europe and the United States, has shaped my linguistic sensitivity and deepened my appreciation of cultural nuances.

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I specialise in the translation and transcreation of advertising and marketing content. After all, an advertising message is not just about words, but also about the images and emotions it evokes. Sometimes, capturing that effect calls for a fresh expression, a different rhythm or a creative twist. The result is content that preserves a brand's identity while connecting with Swiss audiences – whether through campaigns, slogans, websites or traditional and digital media.

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My ability to bridge languages and cultures extends beyond the world of advertising. My commercial vocational baccalaureate and close ties to Italy complement my linguistic expertise with practical knowledge of the country and its administrative procedures. I also provide language and administrative support to private individuals in Switzerland with matters relating to Italy – from communication with public authorities and obtaining documents to language assistance with property-related matters and administrative formalities for holiday rental properties.

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Perhaps this is what makes my work distinctive: the interplay between language and emotion, creativity and understanding. The art of finding not only the right words, but also of building connections – between people, ideas and cultures.

TRANSLATION & TRANSCREATION

Creative language solutions for the Swiss market

  • Advertising and marketing copy

  • Slogans and taglines

  • Advertising copy (print and online)

  • Brochures, catalogues and flyers

  • Websites and blog articles

  • Social media content

  • Newsletters and email campaigns

Enquiries and assignments welcome by email or phone.

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LANGUAGE & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Bei Anliegen rund um Italien

  • Property-related matters – Communication with estate agents, property owners and authorities

  • Holiday rental properties – Assistance with official registration (SUAP, SCIA, CIR, CIN)

  • Authorities & formalities – Help with applications, correspondence and online procedures

All services are provided remotely by email, phone or online.

HAPPY CLIENTS

References in Translation & Transcreation

 

Since 2000, I have worked with companies and advertising agencies across a wide range of industries. I specialise in the translation and creative adaptation of advertising and marketing content for the Swiss market.

PostFinance, Flyerline Schweiz AG, Manor, Suzuki, Aduno, Ilardo & Partner Asset Management AG, Softub Int., Camille Bloch, Vitaclic, Accarda AG, Emmi, Manormagazin, Beobachter, Swiss Photo Award, Lista AG, Kaba, Bucherer, Denner Reisen, Hotelplan, M-Travel, Aduno, OBI, HUG AG, BAG, Aids-Hilfe Schweiz, Invalidenversicherung, Rivella (Launchkampagne Rivella Gialla), Feldschlösschen, Landesmuseum, Schweiz Tourismus, Concast AG, Migros, Softub, SRG SSR idéee suisse, Electrolux, ProJuventute, Harley Davidson,  ResponsAbility, Slow Food, Mazda, Mini, Chevrolet, Micro Compact Car, Deutschland (smart), DaimlerChrysler Schweiz (smart), Lexus, Deutsche Bahn (City Night Line), Siemens Mobile, Sunrise, Cablecom, Electrolux, Veet, Swisscard, American Express, XL Capital, Banca del Gottardo, Winterthur Versicherungen, Migrol, Denner, Oviesse, Medidata, Darvida, BAT (British American Tobacco), Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, IKEA, Hapimag, Homegate, Water&Relax, Partner Hotels Europe etc.

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KETTY SALAFIA KALT

STEIN AM RHEIN

Ketty Salafia Kalt

Köhlerweid 8 - 8260 Stein am Rhein

ZURICH

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