Translation Terms INTRO

An utterance is NOT

• • a unit of translation

• • a complex speech sign

• an oral or written statement/expression

• a string of words that does not make sense

Content of utterance includes

• a conceptual and logical structure of an existing or imaginary situation.

• a linguistic expression that is grammatically correct.

• a complex speech unit.

• an equivalent text.

What does the term "Object" mean?

• A property or state of an object.

• A logical connection among components.

• An integral unit created within our thinking process.

• A sign of an action.

Which of the following best defines "Attribute"?

• A change in the state of an object

• A property or state of an object

• A sign of an action

• A main object about which something is communicated

What does "Action or process" refer to?

• A logical connection between components

• A property of an object

• A change in the state of an object

• A unit created within our thinking process

What does "Circumstance" represent?

• The main subject of communication

• A logical connection among components

• A sign of an action

• A property of a process

What does "Relation" signify in a situation?

• A unit created in a sentence

• The main object about which something is communicated

• a change in the state of an object

• A logical connection or dependence among the components

What are "Actants"?

• Properties or states of objects

• Main subjects and objects about which something is communicated

• Changes in the state of an object

• Sign of an action

What is the role of "Subjects" in the context of actants?

• Actants that are affected by actions

• Actants that perform actions or are characterized in the utterance

• Properties or states of objects

• Signs of actions

How are "Objects" defined in terms of actants?

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  Actants that perform actions

• Actants that are characterized in the utterance

• Actants that are subjects to action or are affected by it in some way

• A logical connection among components