Communication and Bible translation

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  • Iver Larsen SIL International

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7146/hn.v8i1.143107

Nøgleord:

Literal, Meaning-based, Relevance Theory, Accuracy, Naturalness, Clarity, Logic, Acceptability

Resumé

The paper describes the fundamental difference between two types of translations: Literal and meaning-based. It gives an overview of Relevance Theory as a theory of communication that is crucial for a theory of translation. It also discusses 5 criteria used when producing a meaning-based translation. The criteria are illustrated by several examples form English and Danish translations.

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Publiceret

2023-05-31

Citation/Eksport

Larsen, I. (2023). Communication and Bible translation. HIPHIL Novum, 8(1), 48–62. https://doi.org/10.7146/hn.v8i1.143107

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