scholarly journals Phraseological and non-phraseological methods of translating phraseological units in the works of D. H. Lawrence

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
Nailya Irekovna Gololobova
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Source Language

This article is dedicated to the methods of translating phraseological units in the works of D. H. Lawrence. Based on examination of the scientific works of leading scholars in the area of phraseology, the author reviews classification of the methods of translating phraseological units, and underlines the preference of using phraseological method. Having analyzed the literary works of D. H. Lawrence, the author highlights all instances of translation of phraseological units into Russian language. For achieving the set goal, the author found two versions of translation of each work conducted by different translators. Such instances were illustrated by examples of the selected literary works in the source language and target language. The patterns and difficulties of translation of same phraseological units faced by different translator were determined. The author carried out statistical analysis of using different methods of translation, and concluded on the frequency of usage of the most preferable technique of translating phraseological units. The main conclusion lies in the fact that the most preferred method of translation appears to be the rarest (total 17%), while the percentage of use of this method varies from translator to translator. However, the author notes that inability to use a phraseological method of translation does not always mean a poor quality translation,  and in many instances is justified; but, at the same time, the author proves that translators should pay more attention to recognition of phraseological units and seek for phraseological equivalents and analogues of translated phraseological units in the target language.

scholarly journals Literary translation: implantation vs transference

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 88-94
Author(s):  
AlZu’bi Khaled
Keyword(s):  
Figurative Language ◽  
Literary Translation ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Work Of Art ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Figures Of Speech

The figurative language employed by authors, which reflects their styles of writing, is one main reason behind the challenges that most literary translators encounter when dealing with literary works. Usually employed for aesthetic and poetic purposes, figures of speech imply connotative meanings. In literary works, words are used only assigns to settle down the flying spirits of meanings and ideas so that the audience can have a thread that could lead them to intended meanings. I believe that literary translators should face the challenges of translating literary works through two main approaches. First, transferring the work of art as it is without trying to find any equivalent in the target language for any piece of text in the source language. The aim of such type of translation would be familiarizing the audience in the target language with the literature and culture of the source language. Second, translating the SL work of art creatively, i.e. using all possible strategies and procedures to find natural equivalents in the TL for any stylistic features in the SLT. This type of translation should aim at pleasing and entertaining the TL audience.

scholarly journals A longitudinal study of language learners’ images about Russia

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 103-117
Author(s):  
Larisa Nikitina
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Systematic Classification ◽  
European Languages ◽  
East Malaysia ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys

Abstract Several studies in the field of applied linguistics have explored images held by language learners about a target language country. However, for the most part, these studies focused on learners of modern European languages, such as German, Spanish and French and they were conducted in Western educational contexts. Besides, none of the previous investigations attempted to conduct a systematic classification of the language learners’ images. The present longitudinal study addressed these gaps in the research literature. It explored images about Russia held by Malaysian learners of the Russian language in a large university in East Malaysia. This article reports the findings of three questionnaire surveys conducted in 2004, 2007 and 2010. It was found that the images about Russia held by the participants were diverse and clustered around eight countryrelated aspects. Content of some categories of images was stable and changed little over time. Other categories were more fluid and more prone to change. The paper concludes with a discussion of pedagogical implications that can be derived from the findings.

scholarly journals Variability and Difficulty in Translating Interjections (based on Russian and Kabardino-Circassian Languages)

2020 ◽  
pp. 24-37
Author(s):  
A. A. Afaunova (Tokova)
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Russian Language ◽  
Grammatical Structure ◽  
Morphological Classification ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Due Measure ◽  
Problems Of Translation ◽  
The Russian Language

The results of a comparative analysis of translated Russian texts of literary works with their original in the Kabardino-Circassian language are presented. Special attention is paid to the problems of translating interjections from one language into another. It is proved that the translator must have knowledge of the grammatical structure of the translated material and take into account the slightest semantic shades of words. Our observations revealed the features of borrowing interjections from the Russian language into Kabardian speech, which, assimilating, become part of linguistic culture. The novelty of the work is seen in the fact that in Kabardino-Circassian linguistics there are no scientific works devoted to the problems of translation of interjections. All available publications concerning this subject are literary. The relevance of the work is due to the need to improve the system of approaches to the translation of interjection units, since they are not taken into account by translators in due measure. A phonetic-morphological classification of methods for translating interjections is proposed in the article. It is proved that for an adequate and accessible translation of interjections as such, knowledge from the fields of phonetics, morphology, and semantics is most important.

scholarly journals The Challenges of Translating Idioms from Arabic into English A Closer look at Al Imam AL Mahdi University – Sudan

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Amin Ali Al Mubarak
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Idiomatic Expressions ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Purposive Sample ◽  
Significant Factors

This particular study explores and identifies the obstacles faced in the process of translating idioms from the Arabic  into the English. In fact, one of the most challenging issues in the field of translation is the process of translating idioms from the source language into the target language with maximum success in conveying similar connotation, conceptualization, as well as shades of meaning. Therefore, in meeting the objectives outlined in this study, a purposive sample that consisted of forty students pursuing B.A. in English at the Arts College of Al Imam AL Mahdi – Sudan had been selected. Other than that, the researcher employed the descriptive approach in the study to identify and to list down the problems faced by students in applying certain strategies to translate idioms from Arabic into English. As such, a translation test was carried out as an instrument for data collection. The test was comprised of twelve Arabic proverbs based on Speake (2008) classification of Proverbs, i.e. everyday experience, traditional wisdom, and folklore, to name a few. As a result, the outcomes of the study revealed several issues that must be ironed out in order to translate idiomatic expressions appropriately and accurately. Some significant factors that had been included are cultural aspects, sociolinguistic elements, linguistic and stylistic considerations and some particular meta-lingual factors.

scholarly journals LA PROBLEMATIQUE DE L’ETHNOGRAPHIE DANS L’ACTIVITE TRADUISANTE (LE CAS DU NIGERIA)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 53-66
Author(s):  
NWANJOKU ANTHONY ◽  
Zaki Muhammad Zayyanu ◽  
Yong Marinus ◽  
Ganda Jimmy
Keyword(s):  
Target Language ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Community Or

In fact, translation is an operation or activity that aims to render the meaning of a message expressed in the source language into the target language in order to achievelinguistic equivalence. However, this presentation tries to prove that despite the consideration of the linguistic elements in a translation activity, translation has much affinity with culture because the meaning of a word is derived from the culture of the community or society that speaks that language. This paper observes that there are a lot of cultural elementsin literary works which normally create problems for the translator if he or she does not possess the cultural baptism in the languages in question. The paper aims at alerting the translator of these problems and to proffer solutions to avoid realizing a translation which is far from the intended message of the writer of the source language.Consequently the paper insists that a good translator should become what he calls a cultural mid-wife.

scholarly journals Translators and Advertisers as an Accomplice in the Objectification of Women in Advertising

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Alpaslan Acar
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Ice Cream ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Skin Cream ◽  
Objectification Of Women ◽  
Target Languages ◽  
Physical Beauty

The study was carried out to find out whether women are objectified in the source language (English) verbally and non-verbally, and evaluate and assess the advertisers and translators’ role in objectification of women in the target language (Turkish). To evaluate the objectification of women in the source and the target languages scientifically, the researcher developed a scale consisting of 16 items, which analyse any advertisement in terms of verbal and non-verbal objectification. To ensure reliability and validity, four experts’ opinion as to the items of the scale was resorted and statistical analysis was carried out before it was applied to. Magnum ice cream, Toyota, Efes Zilli Sally & Delikanlı Harry, Game of Sultans and L`Oréal Paris skin cream commercials were analysed verbally and non-verbally in two languages. The results of the study show that in both languages, women are extensively objectified and in some advertisements, the physical beauty of women was dehumanized and even reached to the border of pornography.

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 KESEPADANAN PADA PENERJEMAHAN KATA BERMUATAN BUDAYA JEPANG KE DALAM BAHASA INDONESIA : Studi Kasus dalam Novel Botchan Karya Natsume Soseki dan Terjemahannya Botchan Si Anak Bengal oleh Jonjon Johana

IZUMI ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dewi Puspitasari ◽  
Eka Marthanty Indah Lestari ◽  
Nadya Inda Syartanti
Keyword(s):  
Target Language ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Dynamic Equivalence ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Natsume Soseki ◽  
Cultural Terms ◽  
Translation Techniques ◽  
Translation Methods ◽  
The Right

There are many ways that could be done to introduce unique culture of a country to the international world; one of them is through translation works.  This can be seen through Japanese literary works, which are translated into other languages.  Botchan is one of the best literary works from Natsume Soseki that was translated into several languages, including Indonesian language, with the title of the translation Botchan Si Anak Bengal by Jonjon Johana. This novel tells the story about the life of Botchan, a teacher, who faces several conflicts. In this novel, there are many cultural terms so that when they are translated, they would trigger some difficulties because some of the terms still do not have equivalences in target language.  The material cultural terms include foods, clothes, houses and their parts, places, and means of transportation. They can be found in the words geisha, kimono, soba, and so on. This research analyzed the equivalence in the translation with the informant as the benchmark to know whether the message in the target text is equivalent with the source text. This method is based on dynamic equivalence concept by Nida and Taber (1974:12). Based on the informant, the methods and techniques used by translator in maintaining the equivalence of message were analyzed. The used theory was the translation methods for cultural terms by Newmark (1988) and translation techniques by Catford (1965) and Hoed (2006).The research showed that the cultural terms were not easy to translate since they were related to the context of culture in the source language. It can be seen from the existing translation data showing two characteristics of equivalent translation that can be achieved through several methods, the understanding of language and culture of source language and target language; the use of suitable translation procedure and technique (transference, cultural equivalence, descriptive translation, transposition, modulation, additional explanation, and standard translation); and the right choice of word based on the intention of the author of novel.

scholarly journals Challenges of Translating Poetry: The Filipino Translation of William Shakespear's Sonnet 18

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Kay Tepait Juanillo
Keyword(s):  
William Shakespeare ◽  
Literary Translation ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Original Text ◽  
Literary Works ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Poetry Translation ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Experimental Strategies ◽  
Intended Effect

Translation plays an important role in understanding different cultures and societies. Among the various kinds of translation, many scholars have debated the difficulty even impossibility of literary translation, especially Poetry. Translation of poetry requires the preservation of the specific aesthetic and expressive value when the work is transferred from the source language to the target language, which may be changed or altered after translating the work. This study discusses the different linguistic, cultural, and aesthetic issues in translating poetry. This study also discusses the translation issues in the Filipino translation of William Shakespeare�s Sonnet 18. The study shows the complications and sometimes impossibility in translating poetry as compared to other literary works like prose. This study is significant as it encourages experimental strategies that can show the uniqueness of translation as a linguistic and cultural practice.As a result, it can be concluded that the task of the translator is not to express what is to be conveyed but to find the intended effect upon the language into which she/he is translating in a way that leads to produce the echo of the original, even though it is impossible to be able to create a replica of the original text.

scholarly journals Analyzing the English translation of the novel ‘Laskar Pelangi’ (The Rainbow Troops)

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-68
Author(s):  
Burhanuddin Yasin, M.Ed. ◽  
Ika Apriani Fata ◽  
Husyitiara Husyitiara
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Target Language ◽  
The Novel ◽  
English Version ◽  
Loss Of Information ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Translation Quality ◽  
Made In

Initial studies show that there are some translations of literary works (from Indonesian to English) where the quality of the translation is questionable due to the loss of information, the addition of information, and the skewing of information. This is the main reason why this research was made. In this research we sought to assess the translation classification and quality of the English version of the novel ‘Laskar Pelangi’ (The Rainbow Troops). The translation classification of Falk et al. (2011)was employed. The translation quality was analyzed using the framework by Nababan et al. (2012). The research employed a documentation technique of descriptive qualitative study. The study found that among 3556 (words, phrases and sentences) data there are 1889 data classified as loss of information, 1527 data categorized as addition of information, and 140 data labeled as skewing of information. The translation quality of this novel was found to be less qualified since its accuracy and acceptability were both low and readability was found to be medium. In order to improve the accuracy, acceptability and readability of a translation, the authors suggest that the translator should have both good translation capabilities as well as cultural understanding of both the source language and target language. 

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