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Approaches to Translation
There are two approaches to translation:
- Formal equivalence: Formal equivalence implies word for
word translation or literal translation. It translate not only the
exact appearance of vocabulary but also the idioms and grammatical
structure used in the original. This creates a problem because
idioms are expressions that have meaning which is quite different
from the actual meaning of the words used in the idiom. For example,
the idiom "top notch" implies excellent while in simple
English it represents the top notch of a stick. The drawback of
formal equivalence is that idioms or phrases can mislead or confuse
the reader.
- Dynamic equivalence: Dynamic equivalence, also referred
to as functional equivalence, implies the essential thought
expressed in the source text. This include, if necessary,
literality, original sememe and word order, the text's active vs.
passive voice, etc. It is not following a word for word translation
but changing, adding, or subtracting from the original text to make
it look as the translator sees fit.
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