Shifts in Arabic: Quiz and Flashcards for Learning

Study Notes

Changing one part of speech to another in the target language is referred to as a class shift.
A shift in linguistic units like morphemes, words, groups, clauses, and sentences is known as unit shift.
The arrangement of linguistic units in layers is termed multilayered structure.

An example of a class shift from Arabic to English could involve transforming a noun in Arabic into a verb in English.
Translation equivalence in unit-shifts is vital for ensuring that the meaning remains consistent across languages despite structural changes.

The primary objective of compensation in translation is to maintain the overall effect or meaning when certain elements cannot be directly translated.
An example of a unit shift from Arabic to English may include shifting from a plural form in Arabic to a singular form in English.
Compensating by splitting in translation results in distributing a single idea or expression across multiple segments, allowing for a more precise translation while preserving originality.

The underlying principle of compensation in kind focuses on replacing lost content or features in translation with equivalent material or style.
The ultimate goal of the strategy of loss and compensation in translation is to retain the same impact or message despite inevitable content changes.

The technique of compensation in place involves altering the position of a word or phrase to achieve a similar effect in the target language.
Paraphrasing in translation serves to clarify and adapt difficult phrases, ensuring comprehensibility while maintaining the original message.

Compensation and loss in translation are closely related; when a specific element is lost, compensation is often employed to balance the overall meaning or tone in the target text.