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What type of translation prioritizes accuracy over readability?
What type of translation prioritizes accuracy over readability?
What is the process of modifying the source text to fit the cultural and linguistic norms of the target language?
What is the process of modifying the source text to fit the cultural and linguistic norms of the target language?
What type of translation involves conveying the same meaning as the source language, but uses different words or phrases?
What type of translation involves conveying the same meaning as the source language, but uses different words or phrases?
What type of translation is often preferred for high-stakes or high-visibility texts, where accuracy and nuance are crucial?
What type of translation is often preferred for high-stakes or high-visibility texts, where accuracy and nuance are crucial?
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What type of translation involves a balance between direct and oblique translation?
What type of translation involves a balance between direct and oblique translation?
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What is the use of computer software to translate text from one language to another?
What is the use of computer software to translate text from one language to another?
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Study Notes
Translation Methods
Direct Translation
- Word-for-word translation, where each word in the source language is translated into the target language
- Often results in unnatural or awkward phrasing in the target language
Oblique Translation
- Idiomatic translation, where the translator conveys the same meaning as the source language, but uses different words or phrases
- Aims to produce a natural-sounding translation that takes into account cultural and linguistic nuances
Free Translation
- A balance between direct and oblique translation, where the translator conveys the overall meaning of the source language while adjusting for linguistic and cultural differences
- May involve paraphrasing or summarizing the original text to ensure clarity and accuracy
Literal Translation
- A word-for-word translation that prioritizes accuracy over readability
- Often used for technical or specialized texts, where precision is crucial
Adaptation
- A process that involves modifying the source text to fit the cultural and linguistic norms of the target language
- May involve adding or removing content, or altering the tone and style of the original text
Machine Translation
- The use of computer software to translate text from one language to another
- Can be useful for large volumes of text, but may require post-editing to ensure accuracy and quality
Human Translation
- Translation performed by a human translator, who brings their linguistic and cultural expertise to the translation process
- Often preferred for high-stakes or high-visibility texts, where accuracy and nuance are crucial
Translation Methods
- Direct Translation: word-for-word translation, resulting in potentially awkward phrasing in the target language
- Oblique Translation: idiomatic translation, conveying the same meaning as the source language, but using different words or phrases to ensure a natural-sounding translation
- Free Translation: balancing direct and oblique translation, conveying the overall meaning while adjusting for linguistic and cultural differences
- Literal Translation: prioritizing accuracy over readability, often used for technical or specialized texts
- Adaptation: modifying the source text to fit cultural and linguistic norms of the target language, which may involve adding/removing content or altering tone and style
- Machine Translation: using computer software to translate text, suitable for large volumes, but may require post-editing
- Human Translation: translation performed by a human translator, preferred for high-stakes or high-visibility texts requiring accuracy and nuance
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Description
Learn about the different approaches to translation, including direct word-for-word translation and oblique idiomatic translation. Understand the pros and cons of each method.
