Asymmetry and Intercultural Dynamics of Translation in French, English and Georgian Languages
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23575373Keywords:
Asymetry; translation; culture; charactonym; adaptationAbstract
The present study examines translation asymmetry in French, English, and Georgian languages (L1→L2 and L2→L1). While translation is often considered symmetrical in both directions (L1→L2 and L2→L1), this paper draws on the results of an em-pirical study that identifies cases of asymmetry in these languages. Such asymmetry poses significant challenges in translation. To overcome these challenges, a deep understanding of cultural contexts and a broader range of semantic fields are re-quired.
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