THE ROLE OF CULTURAL CONTEXT IN TRANSLATION: CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES
Keywords:
translation, culture, equivalence, idioms, domestication, foreignizationAbstract
Translation involves more than linguistic substitution—it requires the interpretation and transmission of cultural meaning. This paper examines the critical role of cultural context in translation, identifies major challenges related to culture-specific elements, and reviews strategies that professional translators use to preserve meaning across cultural boundaries. Case studies and scholarly theories are referenced to support the discussion.
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