The translation process: How does it work?
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The translation process is a mental process that involves constructing and deconstructing meaning between a source language and target language. It requires performing thousands of operations inside one's head to translate even small pieces of text, as meaning is built up and broken down when alternating between the original language and the language being translated to. Translation can only directly involve two languages and occurs through understanding and rebuilding the meaning of the source language in the target language.
The translation process: How does it work?
- 1. HOW DOES IT WORK?
- 2. • The translation process is psychological/ mental • We construct and deconstruct meaning • The process involves two languages • The source language (SL) and the target language (TL) alternate in the meaning construction process
- 3. We perform thousands of mental operations in order to translate a small piece of text or information. The process occurs inside our heads, not on the desk, the dictionary or the word processor…
- 4. Meaning is constructed and deconstructed as communication occurs. Translation and interpretation are important forms of cross-cultural communication
- 5. Although there are many languages, translation can only involve two languages— a source language (SL) and a target language (TL). Translation does not involve three or four languages interacting simultaneously.
- 6. As in the communication model the SL and TL interact and alternate in the meaning construction process, There are many parallels with communication we have to bear in mind!
- 7. Thank you for your attention! Please, explain in your words what the translation process is!