Knowra Translation Translation Translation is the process of expressing meaning from one language in another. It can preserve content while changing wording, structure, and cultural references.
Source text : A text or utterance from which a translation is made. Its wording and context provide the material the translator interprets.
Semantics : The study of meaning in language, including words, sentences, and texts. Translation must represent meanings that do not always align word for word.
Interpreting : The real-time oral or signed rendering of communication between languages. Unlike most translation, it happens live and is usually spoken or signed.
Bible translation : The translation of biblical texts into languages beyond their original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. It shows how translation choices can shape religious interpretation and practice.
Saint Jerome : A Christian scholar who translated the Bible into Latin in a version known as the Vulgate. His work became a landmark in the history of biblical translation.
Target language : The language into which a text or utterance is translated. Its grammar and conventions shape how the source meaning can be expressed.
Pragmatics : The study of how context shapes the meaning of utterances. Implied intent and context often matter as much as explicit wording.
Transliteration : The conversion of text from one writing system into another by representing its characters. It changes script rather than translating the text's meaning.
Literary translation : The translation of literary works, including fiction, poetry, and drama. It must negotiate style, form, voice, and meaning in a new language.
Eugene Nida : An American linguist who developed influential theories of Bible translation and dynamic equivalence. His approach emphasized how translated texts function for their audiences.
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