The art of translation It is crystal clear that we can not do without translation. Especially nowadays because of globalization. That's why translation is essential in almost every single aspect of our life. So, what is translation ? Is it a job? is it transforming words from source language to target language ? or is it beyond that? In fact, professional translators consider translation as an art. The art that conveys the meaning and the culture from one language to another. The knowledge of two languages is not enough, blood and sweat are the secret of translation. Also being native is not enough as well. Although it helps in tasting the text, but studying and reading are the gates to professional translation. In conclusion, the translator is the bridge between different nationalities. Therefore, being a translator is neither easy nor unimportant as some people think.