Translation
Definition
Translation refers to the process of converting written or spoken words from one language into another while preserving meaning. It involves understanding the original text's ideas or concepts and expressing them accurately in a different language.
Analogy
Imagine translation as being like a bridge connecting two countries with different languages. Translators serve as bridges by enabling communication between people who speak different languages.
Related terms
Interpretation: Similar to translation but typically applies when converting spoken words between languages rather than written text.
Bilingual: Someone who can fluently speak or write in two languages.
Linguistics: The scientific study of language structure (grammar), meaning (semantics), sounds (phonetics/phonology), and social aspects (sociolinguistics).
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Practice Questions (2)
During the Renaissance, there was a renewed interest in the classical works of ancient Greece and Rome. This led to the rediscovery and translation of many texts, which had a profound impact on the way Europeans thought about the world. What other development was influenced by this renewed interest?
Which humanist scholar is known for his translation of the New Testament into Greek and Latin during the Northern Renaissance?
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