Translation Concepts

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What is translation?

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The communication of the meaning of a source-language text by means of an equivalent target-language text.

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What is the distinction made in English between translating and interpreting?

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Translating refers to written text, while interpreting refers to oral or signed communication.

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When can translation begin according to the text?

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Translation can begin only after the appearance of writing within a language community.

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What risk does a translator face when translating?

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A translator risks inadvertently introducing source-language words, grammar, or syntax into the target-language rendering.

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What are 'spill-overs' in translation?

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'Spill-overs' are instances where source-language elements are introduced into the target language, which can sometimes enrich the target language.

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How have translators historically impacted languages?

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Translators have helped shape the very languages into which they have translated.

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What efforts have been made since the 1940s regarding translation?

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Efforts have been made to automate translation or to mechanically aid the human translator.

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How has the rise of the Internet affected translation services?

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The rise of the Internet has fostered a world-wide market for translation services.