Translation Methods Quiz

Word-for-word Translation

• Translates words directly without changing the word order, regardless of grammar rules

• Focuses on conveying the overall meaning rather than individual word meanings

• Adapts the text to fit the target culture while retaining the original intent

Literal Translation

• Adjusts the meaning to match cultural norms in the target language

• Translates word by word while adapting grammar and syntax to make sense in the target language

• Focuses on preserving cultural nuances without strictly following word meanings

Faithful Translation

• Translates freely, focusing on the reader’s comprehension rather than the source text

• Uses idiomatic expressions to make the translation sound natural

• Sticks closely to the source texts meaning and structure, prioritising accuracy

Semantic Translation

• Translates with a focus on conveying the exact meaning and cultural nuances of the source text.

• Adapts the content to suit the target audience's culture and preferences

• . Focuses on literal word meanings without considering style or tone

Adaptation Translation

• Translates word-for-word, preserving the original text structure.

• Retains the exact structure and content while adjusting minor cultural elements.
  

• Completely rewrites the text to match cultural and contextual norms in the target language.

Free Translation

• Translates content freely, focusing on overall meaning rather than specific word choices.

• Rewrites the text completely to align with the target audience’s culture.

• Stays faithful to the original text by translating word-for-word.

Idiomatic Translation

• Translates literally, keeping the original idioms even if they don’t make sense in the target language.

• Rewrites idioms and phrases to suit the target language's expressions and style.

• Focuses on cultural and historical references rather than natural flow.

Communicative Translation

• Focuses on the literal translation of individual words and their arrangement.

• Prioritizes the audience’s understanding by conveying meaning naturally and effectively.

• Rewrites the text in a way that maintains its original linguistic structure.