Types of Translation
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When is Dynamic or Functional Equivalence commonly employed?

  • Rendering each word and phrase from the source language as closely as possible
  • Conveying cultural nuances, references, and context-specific elements
  • Translating literary works, marketing materials, and other content where tone and style are crucial (correct)
  • Understanding basic meanings or for language learners

    • What is the main characteristic of Literal Translation?

  • Emphasizes naturalness in the target language
  • Prioritizes readability in the target language
  • Renders each word and phrase from the source language as closely as possible (correct)
  • Focuses on conveying cultural nuances

    • What does Cultural Translation focus on?

  • Conveying cultural nuances, references, and context-specific elements from the source culture to the target culture (correct)
  • Rendering each word and phrase from the source language as closely as possible
  • Focusing on conveying the meaning and intent of the original text
  • Emphasizing naturalness in the target language

    • Which type of translation emphasizes conveying the meaning and intent of the original text?

    <p>Dynamic or Functional Equivalence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of Literal Translation?

    <p>Results in awkward or non-idiomatic phrasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which approach is readability and naturalness in the target language prioritized?

    <p>Dynamic or Functional Equivalence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cultural translation primarily concerned with?

    <p>Adapting cultural references and idiomatic expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of literal translation notation?

    <p>Supplementing the original text with word-for-word translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of translation is known for lacking nuanced understanding compared to human translation?

    <p>Machine translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can machine translation be commonly used?

    <p>For on-the-fly translation needs and website localization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does literal translation notation primarily aid in?

    <p>Understanding the structure and meaning of phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context does machine translation often require human post-editing?

    <p>Website localization and accuracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about cultural translation when compared to literal translation notation?

    <p>It adapts cultural references and idiomatic expressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Word-for-word' translation is most associated with which type of translation?

    <p>Literal translation notation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines machine translation?

    <p>Automated software or algorithms to translate text from one language to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes literal translation notation?

    <p>Word-for-word translation supplemented with original text</p> Signup and view all the answers

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