Distinctly Dutch, Ltd.

By Diane Van Hoof

A Chicago-based company providing translation and linguistic services
English ↔ Dutch
English ↔ Flemish

Find your distinct voice in
Dutch (NL), Flemish (BE), and English (US)

23 million speakers of Dutch and Flemish may be interested in your products and services.

Does the language hold you back?

I can help.

How, you ask?

In my 20+ years as a full-time translator, I have been translating, editing, proofreading and localizing for:

Businesses -- from highly-regulated companies to startups
Clinical research organizations (CROs)
Attorneys
Academic institutions
Consulting firms
Government offices
People like you

And I’m on a mission to make your content spotless,
error-free and suitable for your audience.

Why Distinctly Dutch?

When you work with me, one of the first questions I will ask is, “Who is your primary audience?” Dutch speakers in the Netherlands? Belgium? Both countries?

My goal is to get to know you, your product or service and produce a translation that resonates with your customers. In short, I will deliver a translation that brings your products and services to life.

Diane Van Hoof

Choose from my selection of services:

Click on the service to find out more

Translations
for businesses

Medical translations for CROs
and Life Sciences

Written and spoken translations or interpreting assignments for attorneys

Translations for academic institutions

Voice-of-the-customer (VOC) interviews for consulting firms

Certified translations of official documents

Testimonials

At the consular level, accurate translation of documents, forms, certificates, diplomas, letters, is an important decision to make as these documents do not tolerate any "vagueness" to stand in front of the international and in-country law. Diane van Hoof’s Distinctly Dutch firm has been recommended by our Chicago, New York and Washington DC consular offices to applicants in need of documents to be translated precisely and accurately for many years.

Paul Van Halteren, Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Belgium Belgian Honorary Consulate in Chicago, Illinois

The essence of a proper translation is accuracy, but it must be accompanied by an appreciation for nuance. You want the final result to convey exactly what you intend, not merely a literal word exchange. Diane Van Hoof's knowledge of her craft is vast, and her commitment to professionalism is extraordinary. I would trust her with complex materials‑‑whether technical, medical or legal‑‑without hesitation.

Jim Morrin, Director and General Counsel Kase Orion CFO, Inc.