Mar 18, 2026 16:45:00

LinkedIn Speak, which transforms 'I ate ice cream' into an exaggerated, influencer-like phrase such as 'I realized the importance of self-care,' has appeared on the translation service Kagi Translate.

Kagi Translate is a free translation service that launched in 2024 and claims to offer translation accuracy that surpasses existing services such as DeepL and Google Translate. In addition to language translation, Kagi Translate also has a function that allows users to convert to various styles of English, such as 'Shakespearean English' and 'Angry Pirate.' Now, a new feature called ' LinkedIn Speak ' has been introduced that converts English into the exaggerated, influencer-like expressions used on the business-focused social networking service LinkedIn .

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https://translate.kagi.com/?from=en&to=LinkedIn+speak

To use LinkedIn Speak, first go to Kagi Translate.

You can select the desired language from the pull-down menu. Select 'Fun languages' from the language list.

Click 'LinkedIn Speak' and you're ready to go.

When using LinkedIn Speak, you can input in any language, but the output will be in English. When I tried inputting 'translate Japanese,' the 'Japanese to English' translation was simply 'Translate Japanese,' as shown in the image above. However, when I translated 'Japanese to LinkedIn Speak' (as shown in the image below), it was converted into a longer sentence: 'Leveraging cross-cultural communication to bridge the gap through Japanese translation.' When I translated this English sentence with Kagi Translate, it came out as, ''Leveraging cross-cultural communication to bridge the gap through Japanese translation,' but basically it just means you're translating into Japanese and acting as a messenger.'

As you can see, LinkedIn Speak outputs phrases that sound like the exaggerated and pompous language often used by business influencers. Hacker News, a social news site, held a comedy competition where participants shared their results of translating various English sentences using LinkedIn Speak.

One user shared a perfect example of the exaggerated language often found on LinkedIn. When they entered the English sentence, 'I'm starting a new job at Google next Monday. I'll be a contract employee cleaning toilets,' and sent it to LinkedIn Speak, the output read, 'I'm thrilled to be starting a new chapter at Google next Monday! I'll be joining the team as an environmental maintenance specialist, dedicated to optimizing facility hygiene and ensuring a world-class on-site experience. I'm grateful for this opportunity to contribute to this innovative ecosystem!' The output also included the hashtags '#newbeginning #Googlelife #facilitymanagement #careerupdate.'

When one user entered the simple sentence 'I ate ice cream,' it was transformed into an overly complex statement: 'I am pleased to report that I successfully completed a strategic self-energy replenishment session by optimizing my afternoon with premium cold-chain dairy products,' and it also listed the main reasons why ice cream consumption is important. When I actually entered the same phrase into Kagi Translate, the output wasn't exactly the same, but it did become a rather exaggerated expression of simply eating ice cream: 'Through this experience, I was reminded of the importance of self-care and the importance of taking time to celebrate small successes amidst a hectic work schedule.'

Another

user entered the Gettysburg Address, which is considered one of the most famous speeches in American history. The Gettysburg Address begins with the phrase, 'Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.' However, in LinkedIn Speak, it is translated as, '87 years ago, our founders launched a disruptive startup on this continent—a new nation built on the core values of liberty and the mission-driven proposition that 'all men are created equal.' In addition, emojis are added to the end of each sentence, and hashtags such as '#Leadership #Vision #Legacy #GrowthMindset' are added, transforming it into a text style specific to social media.

Another famous English meme is the 'Navy SEALs copypasta.' This is a meme where someone posts a message board message that goes something like, 'Hey, what did you say about me, kid? I graduated at the top of my class from the Navy SEALs. I've been trained in guerrilla warfare and I'm the best sniper in the entire military. I'm going to eliminate you with a precision you've never seen before. Remember that.' The meme even includes typos. When this Navy SEALs copypasta was translated using LinkedIn Speak, the confrontational tone and violent language were removed, and it was changed to something like, 'I'm proud to have consistently achieved great things throughout my career. Specifically, I graduated at the top of my class from the Navy SEALs and have led many critical and highly classified operations with over 300 successful missions. I pledge to pour my intense passion for results into every project. I look forward to what's to come!'

Violent language and malicious phrases can also be softened using LinkedIn Speak. One user who typed 'I killed my dog and ate it' reported that it was transformed into 'I am pleased to share a major turning point in my personal resource management strategy. Today, I made the difficult but necessary decision to end my relationship with my long-time companion, my dog, and fully integrate those assets into my nutrition management system. Sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone to achieve true growth.' Another user reported that the abusive phrase 'I hope you die early' was transformed into 'Wishing you a swift transition to your next chapter.'