LINGUISTIC PROBLEMS OF TRANSLATION

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This article deals with the linguistic problems of translation. Translation is the most active process of learning. Above we will give information about them. KEYWORDS: Translation, guide, method, turn over, become. INTRODUCTION and its Indonesian translation “Hobit atau Pergi dan Kembali” which is translated by A. Cultural problems in translation arise due to Adiwiyoto. The findings show that there are differences between the two languages in many adjustments as well as the phenomenon expressing identity and lifestyle. Translators of equivalence between the two languages. will find it difficult to translate abstract or The meaning that the author wants to convey, concrete concepts in the source the structure of words and sentences, point of language/culture (SL/C), completely unknown view, rhyme, wordplay, context, socio- in the target language/culture (TL/C). This cultural, and geographical conditions are paper addresses two problems namely things that affect the form of translation linguistic problems and cultural problems. presented. These findings suggest that the use Linguistic problems include lexical, of good approaches, methods, and procedures morphological, syntactical, and semantic will result in an acceptable translation and problems. The cultural problems include terms convey the meaning of the SL without having in ecology, terms related to cultural to sacrifice many things. Just as in every field, objects,terms related to life like society, work there are several translation problems in the and leisure, and terms related to organization, translation industry; some are faced by the customs, activities, procedures, and concepts. translators, and some by the clients; while The data was gathered from J.R.R. Tolkien’s other ones may be considered structural novel “The Hobbit or There and Back Again” “LINGUISTIC PROBLEMS OF TRANSLATION” P age 56 | 3 problems because they pose a problem for language without changing the meaning or translation itself. sense of the source document. Cultural Differences Structural variations between languages, cultural differences, compound words… In this The culture practised by the speakers of each article we will go through both the main language may also be vastly different; Often, structural problems in translation and the colloquialism is woven into formal language, main challenges of translation faced by making the translator’s task very difficult Translators, Clients and the Industry as a indeed. whole. The larger the region where the language is Although we cannot give a solution that fits spoken, the more the dialects there are likely every single problem of translation entirety, to be, and the more colloquial words you are we might help you mitigate their impact with likely to find – except in technical documents some tips extracted from experience. The translations, legal document translations, or structure of sentences in English and other translations of medical transcripts. languages may be different. This is considered For example, the British are famous for their to be one of the main structural problems in dry, biting sarcasm, which is their brand of translation. humor. However, this kind of sarcasm may not The culture practised by the speakers of each be appreciated in not just a country speaking a language may also be vastly different. In many different language, but even another country languages, certain terms may be completely where they speak English. absent… This is one of the most common Then the problem arises as to how to translate challenge faced by a translator on its daily accurately without hurting sentiments or basis, also one of the main reasons why angering the target audience. Culture is also translation is difficult. considered to be a structural translation For example, in English the adjective is placed problem. before the noun, but in French the adjective Scan the internet to learn the most popular comes after the noun. In Arabic and some colloquialisms used in that language, and other languages, the subject pronoun is part of familiarise yourself with the most commonly the verb, and that determines the subject used dialects. This can give you a fair idea gender and the voice of the sentence. when you need to translate. Confusing? It can get so! Language is complex, Soak in the culture as much as you can through vast, and ever-evolving. The translator has to movies, TV shows, magazines and books in know the exact structure in each language, that language. Movies and TV shows will be and use the appropriate structure, and they especially helpful in recognizing local culture have to ensure that the translation is and dialects. performed without changing the meaning as well. Gain expertise only in a couple of A compund word is a combination of two or languages that you are already well-versed three nouns and adjectives. They could be with. Make use of grammar checkers, closed of three forms – closed form, like translation memory tool