Translation Concepts

Translation Concepts

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World Languages

University

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Fauzi Bafadal

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1.

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What is translation?

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The communication of the meaning of a source-language text by means of an equivalent target-language text.

2.

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What is the distinction made in English between translating and interpreting?

Back

Translating refers to written text, while interpreting refers to oral or signed communication.

3.

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When can translation begin according to the text?

Back

Translation can begin only after the appearance of writing within a language community.

4.

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What risk does a translator face when translating?

Back

A translator risks inadvertently introducing source-language words, grammar, or syntax into the target-language rendering.

5.

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What are 'spill-overs' in translation?

Back

'Spill-overs' are instances where source-language elements are introduced into the target language, which can sometimes enrich the target language.

6.

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Front

How have translators historically impacted languages?

Back

Translators have helped shape the very languages into which they have translated.

7.

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What efforts have been made since the 1940s regarding translation?

Back

Efforts have been made to automate translation or to mechanically aid the human translator.

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