Translation Process and Importance
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What is the primary objective of translation?

  • To simplify the language of the original content
  • To conceal the original meaning of the content
  • To carry across a message from one text to another (correct)
  • To change the meaning of the original content
  • What is the language from which the translation originates?

  • Source language (correct)
  • Target language
  • Original language
  • Destination language
  • What is involved in the translation process?

  • Translation occurs only between languages
  • Communication between people and languages are involved (correct)
  • Only person-to-person communication is involved
  • Only written content is translated
  • What is the term for the language into which the content is being translated?

    <p>Target language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the translation process?

    <p>Carrying across a message from one language to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of translation?

    <p>To facilitate cultural exchange and understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the English word 'translation'?

    <p>Latin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of translation among different cultures?

    <p>Cultural enrichment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between translation and cultural identity?

    <p>Translation preserves cultural identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core concept of translation?

    <p>Transferring a message from one language to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of translation?

    <p>To promote cultural understanding and exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is being transferred in the translation process?

    <p>A message or written content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of translation?

    <p>To facilitate communication across languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the translator in the translation process?

    <p>To convey the original message in a new language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the translation process?

    <p>A message or written content in a new language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Translation

    • Translation is a communication process that involves transferring a message or written content from one language to another.

    Importance of Translation

    • Enables connection, interaction, and enrichment between different cultures.

    Etymology of Translation

    • The English word "translation" originates from the Latin word "translatio".

    Translation Process

    • Involves carrying a message or written content across:
      • From one text to another
      • From one person to another
      • From a source language to a target language

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    Understand the process and significance of translation in connecting cultures, its etymology, and various aspects of translating content from one language to another.

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