Every Traveler Needs To Know About This Brilliant Google Translate Camera Hack
Did you know that only about twenty percent of Americans are bilingual? And even if you do know a second language, that extra dialect knowledge may not be helpful if you decide to visit countless other countries across the globe.
Being unfamiliar with local languages is actually a significant deterrent for travelers. So, if the fear of being unable to communicate and understand your surroundings has stopped you from traveling abroad in the past, you are not alone.
However, a now-viral TikTok has revealed yet another way technology can enhance understanding and bring people together even if you do not speak the same language.
A woman named Nguyen, who runs the ultra-popular TikTok account @ItsGnochGnoch, recently visited Turkey and went out to dinner.
But, the restaurant she visited did not offer an English menu– leaving Nguyen in a bit of a predicament.
At first, she considered simply typing the menu offerings into Google Translate one by one.
After opening the app, though, Nguyen discovered the best Google Translate travel hack. You can simply click the camera icon on the app and point your smartphone camera toward any text in another language.
Then, Google Translate will magically translate anything in the frame– from menus to street signs– to your desired language.
TikTok; pictured above is Nguyen in her video
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“It translates everything within seconds! How sick is that!” Nguyen said. Google Translate has actually come a long way since it was first released in April of 2006.
The most famous feature the application offers is keyboard text– where users can write any word in any language and have it translated within a second.
Over the years, though, numerous innovative features have been added that make it easier than ever for travelers to get around in unfamiliar countries and connect with locals. For instance, you can now talk in real-time with someone who speaks a different language.
The Google Translate app will listen to what you say in English, process your message, and play the translated version aloud for your counterpart.
There is even a “write” feature where users can draw letters or shapes using their fingers. This can be particularly useful in countries such as China or Japan, where symbols or ideographs represent words and ideas.
The best part? Google translate is completely free to use and is available in over one hundred languages.
All you have to do is download the app onto your smartphone. With this priceless communication tool in your back pocket, you can feel empowered to travel the world. To watch Nguyen’s original TikTok and try the awesome feature out yourself, visit the link here.
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