CHALLENGES IN TRANSLATING SCIENTIFIC TERMINOLOGY
Keywords:
Scientific Translation, Terminology, Accuracy, Language Barriers, Cultural Context, Technical Terms, Multilingualism, Glossaries, Lexical Gaps, Interpretation, Cross-Language Consistency, Machine Translation, Translation Tools, Scientific Communication, Localization, Research Terminology, Expert Knowledge, Bilingual Dictionaries, Professional Translators, Language PrecisionAbstract
The translation of scientific terminology presents significant challenges due to the highly specialized and precise nature of scientific language. This article examines the multifaceted difficulties that translators face when converting scientific terms from one language to another, emphasizing the complexities involved in conveying technical meanings, cultural nuances, and regional differences. Key challenges explored include lexical gaps, where direct equivalents are absent in the target language, as well as the need for term borrowing and creating new words to capture the intended meaning.
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