Borrowing in translation

What is borrowing in translation?

• Rewriting a sentence using different grammar

• Translating idioms literally

• Taking a word from the source language and using it directly in the target language

• Changing the meaning of the text

Which of the following is an example of direct borrowing?

• Unique → Unik

• Hospital → Hospital

• Summons → Saman

• Information → Informasi

What is the main reason translators use borrowing?

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  To make the text shorter

• To fill a semantic or cultural gap in the target language

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  To translate everything word-for-word

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  To change the style of writing

Which type of borrowing involves changing the spelling to suit the target language?

• Direct borrowing

• Literal Translation

• Modification borrowing

• Calque

"Sushi", "geisha", and "tortilla" are examples of borrowed words used to :

• Translate historical documents

• Simplify complex meaning

• Add local slang

• Maintain the cultural flavor of the source language

Which of the following best describes modification borrowing?

• Direct translation of idioms

• Using the exact original word without changes

• Adapting a borrowed word to fit the phonetics or spelling of the target language

• Replacing foreign words with local synonyms

Why might a translator choose borrowing over finding a native equivalent?

• To confuse the reader

• Because borrowing requires less effort

• Because the concept has no true equivalent in the target language

• To avoid grammar errors

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for using borrowing?

• To maintain cultural identity

• To localize humor

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  To preserve technical terminology

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  To preserve technical terminology

In the pair 'ballet (EN) → balet (BM)', what type of borrowing is used?

• Literal translation

• Direct borrowing

• Modification borrowing

• Cultural substitution

Borrowing is most commonly found in which of the following fields?

• Folklore

• Scientific and technical fields

• Poetry translation

• Children's stories