scholarly journals A Corpus-Based Study of the Linguistic Errors Committed by the Iranian EFL Learners in English Translation of MA Research Abstracts of Educational Management Based on Liao’s (2010) Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Bahar Pourshahian
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Original Text ◽  
Educational Management ◽  
English Translations ◽  
Free Translation ◽  
Classification Of Error ◽  
Saturation Method ◽  
Ma Thesis

Given the importance and the precision required in the translation of research abstracts, this descriptive quantitative research made an attempt to investigate the analysis of the type and frequency of the linguistic errors occurring in the English translations of 40 academic MA research abstracts in the field of educational management. To this end, 40 academic MA thesis abstracts in the field of educational management from 2009 to 2019 were gathered from Shiraz Azad University through the saturation method. Then, the errors were categorized based on the classification of error types adapted from Liao’s model (2010). The results of the study revealed that based on Liao’s categorization (2010), the frequencies of possible linguistic errors by educational management include grammatical mistake or ungrammatical syntax of target language (F = 190), excessive literal translation, which leads to ambiguous translation (F = 30), awkward expression, including ambiguous meaning, mismatch, redundant words, and unnecessary repetition, (F = 29), incorrect character, improper punctuation marks, or inconsistency in term translation (F = 26), excessive free translation, which differentiates the translation from the original text (F = 6), and inappropriate register (F = 6).

scholarly journals FOREIGN WORDS: ON THE ISSUES OF FUNCTIONING AND TRANSLATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (10(78)) ◽  
pp. 62-65
Author(s):  
Olga Grynko
Keyword(s):  
Popular Science ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Original Text ◽  
Relevant Feature ◽  
Science Texts ◽  
Foreign Word ◽  
Stylistic Device ◽  
Individual Style

When used in the texts, foreign words often function as a stylistic device and become a relevant feature of the author’s individual style. The article looks at the issues of functioning and translation of foreign words with the focus on those not being “adapted”, that is preserving its original “foreign” form (unlike those being transcribed without morphological and syntactical changes). The work systematizes the ways these elements are introduced into the original text. It shows they can either be introduced with no explanation, relying on the reader’s general expertise and creating certain environment, flavour etc. or be accompanied by any kind of their meaning’s explanation). The article also offers the insights into the key functions of the foreign words in popular-science texts (specifically, they make the text sound more authentic and documentary, and also display author’s intelligence and competence). Further, the research finalizes the classification of the ways to translate/render the foreign words in the translated text in the view of the genre peculiarities of popular-science texts. Among other ways, such as preserving a foreign word with a translation of the author’s comment, transcription/transliteration, translator’s comments, actual translation into the target language, etc., such texts allow for science editor’s comments in translation.

Academic materials titles at Qassim University: A study of differences in Arabic - English Translations across departments at Qassim University

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 3795-3811
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz Alwuqayt Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Human Interface ◽  
Continuous Evaluation ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
English Translations ◽  
Rapid Pace

Objectives: Given the rapid pace of globalization and the emergent geopolitical dynamics, communication has taken a new dimension. Translation is also one aspect of this. Today, world of translation has come a long way from the grammar-translation approach to machine-assisted translation and the human interface that lies somewhere between these two extremes. For Saudi Arabia, translation in academic and research fields is a relatively new entrant and, therefore, one that calls for continuous evaluation and examination in terms of quality and shortcomings. In institutions of higher education, outstanding academic and research titles and works are frequently being recommended for translation to English. However, the titles are a big casualty in this exercise as the same title(s) is/ are translated twice at College and Deanship levels, bringing about discrepancies of style, form, and content which cause ambiguity in the classification of the work. Working with forty such titles approved by the Qassim University, the study rates the translations and identifies the loopholes in the translations. Overall, it is concluded that the translations at the Deanships are almost perfect while those at the Colleges, being word for word translations, are erroneous, misleading, and poor in the target language. The study concludes with some pertinent recommendations.

scholarly journals Translation Strategies of Figurative Language in the Novel The Fault in Our Stars

K ta Kita ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-115
Author(s):  
Deby Angelia
Keyword(s):  
Figurative Language ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Original Text ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Translation Strategies ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Translation Strategy

This research wanted to help the reader to understand about the classification of translation strategies in the novel The Fault in Our Stars. The writer used Larson’s (1998), proposes three strategies to translate figurative language. The writer was interested in analyzing the figurative language because there are many kinds of implicit meaning in figurative language; she felt that it was interesting to be analyzed. Besides, the writer chose a novel because it explains the story more detail than others such as movie. She chose The Fault in Our Stars novel because the story is quite touched and there are a lot of figurative languages on its novel. The writer hope that the translated meaning of figurative language can be the same as the original text.  Keywords: Translation, Translation Strategy, Figurative Language, Source Language, Target Language.

scholarly journals International military cooperation as an impetus for enriching terminological dictionaries: the English-Ukrainian context

XLinguae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-275
Author(s):  
Yuliya Denysiuk ◽  
Tetiana Serhiienko ◽  
Roman Serhiienko ◽  
Yuliia Samoilova
Keyword(s):  
Significant Degree ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Specific Method ◽  
Original Text ◽  
Native Languages ◽  
Successful Communication ◽  
Official Languages ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Military

The article focuses on the problem of successful communication in the course of military translation. The significant part of this process is a translation of numerous military terms, acronyms, and abbreviations where a translator must consider the context of the military document to ensure the right translation, which is as close as possible to the original text meaning. The research is based on the method of scientific observation during the classes and practical exercises in cooperation with NATO officers, the descriptive method, the method of comparison, which was used in the analysis of many textbooks and scientific articles. The use of the specific method of distributive analysis allowed the consideration of the context-dependent military terms and abbreviations. This paper presents the results of the research, including, in particular, the outlining of the classification of military terms and abbreviations, accentuation on the skills and knowledge which are important for producing a correct translation of the military terms and abbreviations which, in its turn, may have correspondents in a target language or may not have ones. Last but not least, the article provides the most striking instances of translating military terms and abbreviations grouped by their types. Reviewing the results, one can consider military translation as a context-based linguistic activity to a significant degree. The translator should have wide knowledge in the military sphere generally and in a concrete object of translation in part: artillery, ammo, IT-technologies etc. Besides English, itself is a language that develops exponentially, which invokes the growth of a variety of military terminology. As known, English is one of the two official languages of NATO. However, there are some differences in vocabulary and stylistic usage between the native languages of the Alliance member countries and English, so translators must take it into account in order to avoid misunderstandings

scholarly journals The Use of Newmark’s Translation Methods in Translating Forman’s Novel 'I Was Here' from English into Indonesian

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-75
Author(s):  
Wulan Shabitah ◽  
Rudi Hartono
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Translation Method ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Semantic Translation ◽  
Free Translation ◽  
Word Translation ◽  
Translation Methods ◽  
Research Show

This research is aimed to find out and describe the use of Newmark’s translation methods in translating Gayle Forman’s novel I Was Here from English into Indonesian. Qualitative approach is applied because the data of this research are in the form of words, phrases, and sentences. The data of this research are taken from Gayle Forman’s novel I Was Here and its Indonesian translation by Poppy D. Chusfani. There are 1629 dialogue sentences data taken from the novel. In this research, the researcher collects and analyzes the data through examining documents. The data are collected by marking the dialogue sentences in both novels and put them into a table of observation. In doing the analysis, the researcher compares the dialogue sentences in both novels. The analysis of the translation methods is based on Pieter Newmark’s classification of translation methods. The findings of the research show that there are seven out of eight translation methods proposed by Newmark used. They are word-for-word translation method, literal translation method, faithful translation method, semantic translation method, free translation method, idiomatic translation method, and communicative translation method. Based on the frequency of the translation method used in translating the dialogue sentences of the novel which is free translation method shows that the translator wants to make the content and language of the translated text are acceptable and understandable for the target language (Indonesian) readers. Keywords: dialogue sentences, I Was Here, novel, translation methods

scholarly journals An investigation of partial meaning and non-equivalence in English translations of Ekegusii kinship terms

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 895-905
Author(s):  
Deborah Nyanchama Oyioka ◽  
Benson Oduor Ojwang ◽  
Dr. David Ogoti Ongarora
Keyword(s):  
Family Relations ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Speech Community ◽  
Linguistic Differences ◽  
Bantu Languages ◽  
Word Level ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
English Translations

The main challenge that translators face is that of non-equivalence as the source language (SL) and the target language (TL) almost always have cultural and linguistic differences (organize words differently). Accordingly, one needs to be aware of the linguistic differences between the two cultures. A group uses a set of terms to name the people they are related to by blood, marriage or adoption which should be recognized by members of the speech community. This study explores kinship terms in Ekegusii, a language that has been coded as E42 in Guthrie's (1971) classification of Bantu languages and belongs to the interlacustrine zones, namely D and E. Both Ekegusii and English languages have their unique kinship term systems which pose translation problems with regard to equivalence. Unlike English nouns that denote family relations in a pretty straightforward way, Ekegusii™s way of addressing family members and relatives differs and to some degree it may be difficult to those who are not familiar with the Ekegusii culture. Consequently, this paper investigates the problem of non-equivalence at word level in translation between Ekegusii and English. The paper presents background knowledge and different approaches related to non-equivalence. Subsequently, conceptual kinship terminologies are contrasted to prove that there is a significant linguistic gap between Ekegusii and English. The paper then proposes a classification of non-equivalence at word level based on Mona Bakers point of view. Finally, the paper suggests effective strategies to deal with non-equivalence at word level in translation of Ekegusii kinship terms.

scholarly journals A Comparative Translation Study of the Poem “Ik Nuqtay Wich Gal Mukdi Aey” by Bulleh Shah, Translated by Kartar Singh Duggal and Suman Kashyap

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 553-561
Author(s):  
Khalida Sharif ◽  
Parveen Akhtar Farhat ◽  
Saeed Ahmad ◽  
Qazi Muhammad Saeed Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Original Text ◽  
Translation Theory ◽  
Source Text ◽  
Research Article ◽  
Translation Study ◽  
Equivalent Effect ◽  
Free Translation ◽  
Language Content

The present research study is based on comparative analysis of two different translations done by two different writers of the same poem of Bulleh Shah, a renowned Sufi poet. Researcher selected the model of Eugene Nida’s principle of equivalent effect as the framework of this research article. Equivalent effect and feel is the vital element of the theory of translation presented by Eugene A Nida(1964). Nida (1964) claims that the analysis of the surface structure of the source text (ST) makes it easy to transfer the source language content and form into target language. Ju Miao (2000) mentions in his research article that before the publication of “toward a science of translating (1964) translation usually focused on literal translation or free translation.  Researcher selected the translation of a poem which is written by Bulleh Shah and translated by two different writers one by Kartar Singh Duggal and other translation by Suman Kashyap. Researcher made a comparative analysis by using the Eugene Nida’s approach of translation theory which is based on principle of equivalent effect.  The purpose of the study is to analyze that either these translations convey the content, form and feel of the original text or not in the perspective of Nida’s approach of translation. Findings are taken after making the comparison by keeping the principle of equivalent effect in mind. This research article will be helpful to understand the original effect and sense which is used by Bulleh Shah and will help to find out how much close these translations are with source text.

scholarly journals THE TYPES OF TRANSLATION METHOD IN WEBTOON TRUE BEAUTY AS DIGITAL COMIC BY YAONGYI

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Fitri Anisah Sitorus ◽  
Rahmad . Husein ◽  
Sri Minda Murni
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Translation Method ◽  
Original Text ◽  
Main Character ◽  
Language Community ◽  
Literal Translation ◽  
Free Translation ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

ABSTRACTThe objectives of this study were 1) to investigate the types; 2) to describe the process; and 3) to explain the translation method applied in Webtoon: True Beauty as Digital comic by Yaongyi. The data of this study were the sentences produced by Jukyung as the main character on this Webtoon and taken randomly on 20 episodes from episode 3 until 98 episodes. This study was conducting by descriptive qualitative method. The technique of collecting was used documentary technique. The findings of 1) The Types of translation method consecutively: Free (48.8%), Literal (27.8%), Idiomatic (9.94%), Communicative (5.32%), Word for Word (4.44%), and Faithful (3.55%). 2) The Process of translation method consecutively: The Level of Naturalness (47.0%), Referential (22.2%), Textual (21.8%), and Cohesive Level (8.88%). 3) The reason of having of translation method there were three reason in True Beauty Webtoon as Digital Comic by Yaongyi,  consecutively: 1) Desire to conform the relation norm between original text and translated text, on this study there was one reason that is Free Translation that appropriate with assessing to clear the meaning acceptable for the reader, 2) Desire to conform to the communication norm for achieving readability while producing the target language, on this study there was one reason that was Literal Translation and last was 3) The expectancy norm of the target language community, it was concern what the translation should be like based on the readers expectant, on this study there were three that was communicative, faithful, and free translation Keywords: Qualitative Research, Meaning, Translation Method, Webtoon, Digital Comic

THE TRANSLATION STRATEGIES OF METAPHOR IN THE MAGIC OF THINKING BIG TRANSLATED INTO BAHASA INDONESIA BY DIAN PARAMESTI BAHAR

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khairani Hayat Situmorang ◽  
I. W. Dirgeyasa ◽  
Zainuddin Zainuddin
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Qualitative Design ◽  
Translation Strategies ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Free Translation ◽  
Dead Metaphor ◽  
Word Translation ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia ◽  
Communicative Translation

The research dealt with Metaphor Sentences. The aims of this study were: (1) to find out the translation strategies of metaphors are used in The Magic of Thinking Big and (2) to describe the translation strategies maintain metaphors in The Magic of Thinking Big. The research was conducted by using qualitative design. The data of this study were sentences. The data were collected through documentary technique and the instrument was the documentary sheet. The technique of data analysis was descriptive. The finding of this study revealed that: (1) The metaphor in The magic of Thinking Big were translated by applying six translation strategies, namely: word for word Translation (5.3%) lieral translation (4.3%), faithful translation (57.5%), Free translation (3.2%), communicative translation (30.5%) and discursive creation was found (2.2%). (2) The metaphors are maintained that found in the Magic of Thinking Big are original metaphors turned into another original metaphors, stock metaphors turned into another stock metaphors, adapted metaphors turned into adapted metaphors, dead metaphors turned into dead metaphors, original metaphor turned into stock metaphor, stock metaphor turned into original metaphor, meanwhile, 10 original metaphors and 1 dead metaphor are no longer classified as metaphors. Language has special characteristic that is metaphor sentences, therefore in the case of translating of metaphor sentences in which their concept in unknown for readers, the translator often faces the problems to find out the translation strategies to translate metaphor in a source language (SL) and how the metaphor sentences are maintained in the target language (TL).Keywords : Metaphor, Translation Strategies, Maintain Metaphor

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