TRANSFORMATION IN TRANSLATING GOVERNMENT-RELATED TEXTS
Keywords:
Translation, Government texts, Transformation, Lexical adaptation, Syntactic structure, Cultural equivalence, Political language, Official documents, Intercultural communicationAbstract
This article explores the concept of transformation in translating government-related texts. As communication between states grows, the accurate and context-sensitive translation of official documents becomes more important. Transformation in translation involves making lexical, syntactic, and cultural adjustments while preserving the original meaning. The paper highlights common challenges and practical examples to show how transformation plays a vital role in successful intergovernmental communication.
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