Translation based on cultural aspect: a study regarding how translating text different traditional in two countries

Jorden Filladsen; Proven Jordenzen

doi:10.51708/apptrans.v14n1.1064

Authors

Jorden Filladsen
filladsen@dtu.dk
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Lyngby, Denmark
Proven Jordenzen Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark

Keywords:

traditional, culture, untranslatability, metaphorical language, equivalent

Abstract

The gap between language and culture in turn leaves a problem of untranslatability. There will be linguistic and cultural aspects that are not distracted by BT. In order to intelligently translate cultural nuances, translators must have knowledge of BS and BT culture. For example, states that proverbs in Malay language poetry may portray universal thinking. However, these proverbs are often packaged in a unique metaphorical depiction of language in Malay. Translated text that does not meet the explicit aspect can be ascertained that it is difficult to understand or cannot be understood at all. The aspect of intelligence relates to how easy/difficult it is for readers to understand the information contained in target language. In other words, the sharpness aspect correlates with the readability of a translated text.

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