BASIC CONCEPTS OF TRANSLATION THEORY

BASIC CONCEPTS OF TRANSLATION THEORY

1. In the derivation of empirical rules of translation, there was no single theorethical basis, which led to the emergence of ridiculous and funny cases in the translation process. Based on different concepts, linguists have developed several translation models.

2. To fully understand the meaning of a text, it is not enough to know only the language in which it is presented. It is necessary to possess additional information, understand the purpose and nature of the author, cultural differences, historical features, laws of thinking.

3. Three laws of translation

   • 1. Translation should give a complete transcript of the ideas of the original work. 2. Style and manner of writing should be of the same character with that of the original. 3. Translation should have all the ease of original composition.