Translation Procedures Quiz

Which of the following is NOT typically transferred during the borrowing procedure in translation?

What is the focus of naturalization in the borrowing procedure?

In which scenario is a translator permitted to create neologisms?

Which of the following is an example of borrowing in translation?

What does loan translation, or calque, involve?

What is the purpose of creating a neologism in translation?

Which word is primarily associated with someone who generates interest by posting on social media?

What does the term 'calque' refer to in translation?

Which of the following describes a person setting up a false profile on social media?

What is commonly associated with feeling irritably angry due to hunger?

TRANSLATION PROCEDURES

Borrowing: Transferring a source language (SL) word directly to the target language (TL) text.
Common items transferred: names of living people (excluding Pope and a few royals), geographical names, periodical/newspaper names, titles of works (plays, films, literary), private companies/institutions, public/nationalized institutions (unless already translated), and other similar items (street names, addresses).

NATURALIZATION

Adapts the SL word's pronunciation and morphology (word forms) to conform to the TL's norms.

NEOLOGISM

Newly created lexical items (words or phrases) or existing ones that take on new meanings.
Newmark says translators normally shouldn't create neologisms in non-literary texts. However, they are acceptable in literary texts (recreating SL neologisms), popular advertisements (if following the original and impactful), or when a cultural SL item is deemed crucial.

THROUGH-TRANSLATION (CALQUE)

Literal translation of common phrases, collocations, names of organizations, and even components of compounds/phrases.
Also known as "loan translation". Newmark prefers "through-translation".
Examples provided of French-to-English, English-to-Turkish, French-to-Turkish, and English to Turkish.

Test your understanding of various translation procedures including borrowing, naturalization, neologism, and through-translation (calque). This quiz explores different strategies translators use to convey meaning from one language to another. Assess your knowledge on key concepts in translation studies.