Translations and Translationese Quiz
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Translations and Translationese Quiz

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What does the term 'lexical gap' refer to?

  • A missing piece of information necessary to understand a term (correct)
  • A collection of clear and unambiguous translations
  • A gap in international politics knowledge
  • A reference to good TL translations
  • What is 'Translationese' in the context of translations?

  • Translations that go beyond the literal words to implied details
  • High quality translations that are clear and unambiguous
  • Bad, awkward, and word-for-word style translations that are unclear and grammatically poor (correct)
  • Translations that are intended for highly educated readers
  • How are 'good TL translations' different from 'translationese'?

  • Good TL translations are word-for-word translations, while translationese provides implied details
  • Good TL translations are ambiguous and vague, while translationese is clear and unambiguous
  • Good TL translations are intended for highly educated readers, while translationese is for general audience
  • Good TL translations are clear and unambiguous, while translationese is bad, awkward, and unclear (correct)
  • What is the main difficulty faced by TL readers when dealing with translationese?

    <p>Sorting out implicit data and missing details from the translations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are lexical gaps described in the text?

    <p>Gaps of information necessary to understand the term concerned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lexical Gaps and Translationese

    • Lexical gap: a term that refers to a situation where a word or phrase in the source language (SL) does not have a direct equivalent in the target language (TL).
    • Translationese: a term used to describe translations that are overly literal, word-for-word, or lack cultural and linguistic nuances, resulting in awkward or unnatural-sounding language in the target language.
    • Good TL translations: distinct from translationese, they involve a deeper understanding of the source language and cultural context, producing a translation that is natural, fluent, and conveys the intended meaning.
    • Main difficulty faced by TL readers: dealing with translationese, which can lead to misunderstandings, confusion, or even a lack of engagement due to the unnatural language.
    • Lexical gaps description: characterized by the absence of a direct equivalent in the target language, requiring the translator to find alternative solutions, such as using loanwords, paraphrasing, or creating new terms to convey the intended meaning.

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    Test your knowledge of good and bad translations, and their implications on cognitive style. Explore the differences between clear and awkward word-for-word translations, and their impact on the TL readers or audience.

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