Translation – What is it and How is it Done?
There are many misunderstandings relating to the question of what translation is, the types of translation that exist, and also the processes involved. We will not be addressing the complex issues of translation theory here, but will provide an overview to those not familiar with the profession.
Definition
The ultimate aim of translation is to render an original text from one language (source) to another (target), in such a way that the meaning of the original is fully understood by the audience, while retaining – as far as is possible – certain aspects of the original.
Some of these aspects include the tone, any underlying historical and cultural elements and humor, to nam
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