Relay interpretation is a method used in multilingual settings where consecutive interpretation is required but many languages are involved. Instead of having interpreters for each language pair, relay interpretation involves a chain of interpreters.
Here’s how it typically works:
Speaker: The original speaker communicates in their language.
First Interpreter: Interprets the speech into a common language.
Second Interpreter: Listens to the interpretation in the common language and interprets it into the target language for the audience.
This process continues if more languages are involved. It requires highly skilled interpreters who are fluent in multiple languages, as well as a good understanding of interpretation techniques to ensure accurate and clear communication across all languages involved,
Relay interpretation can be more time-consuming compared to direct interpretation (where the interpreter directly translates between two languages). It also presents a greater risk for original intent to be lost through multiple interpretations if the interpreters are not highly skilled. Relay interpretation can be useful in situations where there are multiple languages and no interpreters available for all language pairs.
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