Student Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Justine Pas
Date
4-12-2022
College Affiliation
College of Arts and Humanities
Department
English
Submission Type
Poster
Abstract
In this literary research essay, I have translated a Dutch short story into English. I translated the text in two different ways, a literal/direct translation, and a revised and research-based translation. This text includes Dutch idioms, metaphors, humor, and expressions. The translation of these directly have no significant meaning in English, which is why a translation of these should be done carefully. This research paper examines the best ways and difficulties of translating a source language, its cultural-bound references and values, into a target language.
Recommended Citation
Kasse, Shelby, "A Translation Study: Idioms, Metaphors, Humor, and Expressions from Dutch to English" (2022). 2022 Student Academic Showcase. 11.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/src/Posters/Session2/11
Publication Date
2022
Included in
A Translation Study: Idioms, Metaphors, Humor, and Expressions from Dutch to English
In this literary research essay, I have translated a Dutch short story into English. I translated the text in two different ways, a literal/direct translation, and a revised and research-based translation. This text includes Dutch idioms, metaphors, humor, and expressions. The translation of these directly have no significant meaning in English, which is why a translation of these should be done carefully. This research paper examines the best ways and difficulties of translating a source language, its cultural-bound references and values, into a target language.