Edina A. Hollósy Toole
Native Hungarian Translator
Areas of expertise
Connecting people, cultures, and values through translation
With years of experience translating across Hungarian, English, and German, I specialize in projects that connect cultures, communities, and ideas. My own refugee journey has given me a deep understanding of resilience and belonging, which inspires my work with topics such as immigration and refugees. My expertise spans education, culture, society, and values—always with a strong commitment to accuracy and nuance.
Culture & Arts
International travel & culture
Folk dance & music
Foreign languages
Education & Intellectual Life
Education
Intellectualism
Society & Human Experience
Holidays
Immigration & refugees
Indigenous peoples
Faith & Values
Family & children
Christianity
Hungarian-English
German-Hungarian
English-German
My journey
Born in Budapest under Soviet rule, I learned German and Russian, later choosing English as a second language in high school. At 17, my father and I sought refuge in Austria, spending nearly a year in a small Austrian village’s camp after deciding not to return to Hungary.
As an interpreter and translator, my refugee journey fuels my passion for aiding others in similar situations, highlighting perseverance. This commitment to service also led me to join the National Language Service Corps (NLSC) as a volunteer translator, contributing my skills to support diverse communities.
About me
Education
- German, Hungarian, English translation – Universität Wien (Institut für Übersetzen und Dolmetschen)
- Bachelor of Arts in Management and Organizational Leadership – George Fox University, Portland
Proffesional Associations
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Northwest Translators and Interpreters Society
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Oregon Society of Translators and Interpreters
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American Translators Association
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American Literary Translators Association
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National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
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National Healthcareer Association
+40 years helping others with language
Recommendations
“Communicative, professional, regularly engaged with new professional development opportunities. Quick follow up. Highly recommended.”
– Robert Thoren, International Institute of Buffalo
