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History of Translation
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History of Translation

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When did the story of translation begin?

  • In the third millennium BC (correct)
  • In the medieval period
  • In the modern era
  • In ancient times
  • What is the purpose of translation?

  • To replace one language with another
  • To connect, interact, and enrich different cultures (correct)
  • To confuse different cultures
  • To translate from one dialect to another
  • What is the origin of the English word 'translation'?

  • From a Latin word (correct)
  • From a German word
  • From a French word
  • From a Greek word
  • What is translation, in a broader sense?

    <p>A communication process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is involved in every act of translation?

    <p>The expression of sense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the source text and the translated text?

    <p>They are similar in meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the interactive relationship between source and translation the best?

    <p>In poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of translation?

    <p>To connect and enrich different cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scope of translation?

    <p>Both within the same language and between languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for a translator to convey?

    <p>The sense of the original message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core process of translation?

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

    Where is the interactive relationship between source and translation most effective?

    <p>In translation of poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of translation?

    <p>It involves carrying a message across languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does translation facilitate?

    <p>Communication between cultures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The History of Translation

    • Translation is as old as human civilization, with its history dating back to the third millennium BC.

    The Importance of Translation

    • Translation enables different cultures to connect, interact, and enrich one another.

    Definition of Translation

    • Translation is the process of carrying a message or written content from one text to another, from one person to another, and from one language (source language) to a different language (target language).
    • It can occur within the same language (from one dialect to another dialect or from one form to another) or between languages.

    The Translation Process

    • Translation is a communication process that involves the transfer of a message or written content from one language into a new language.
    • Every act of translation involves the expression of sense.

    Source and Translated Text

    • The source text and the translated text are equivalent in terms of the sense they convey.
    • The interactive relationship between the source and translation is crucial, and it is particularly evident in the hands of experienced translators of prose, drama, and poetry.

    The History of Translation

    • Translation is as old as human civilization, with its history dating back to the third millennium BC.

    The Importance of Translation

    • Translation enables different cultures to connect, interact, and enrich one another.

    Definition of Translation

    • Translation is the process of carrying a message or written content from one text to another, from one person to another, and from one language (source language) to a different language (target language).
    • It can occur within the same language (from one dialect to another dialect or from one form to another) or between languages.

    The Translation Process

    • Translation is a communication process that involves the transfer of a message or written content from one language into a new language.
    • Every act of translation involves the expression of sense.

    Source and Translated Text

    • The source text and the translated text are equivalent in terms of the sense they convey.
    • The interactive relationship between the source and translation is crucial, and it is particularly evident in the hands of experienced translators of prose, drama, and poetry.

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