Every career translator, who is unafraid of new challenges, faces many traps, puzzles, discoveries and linguistic enemies. Neologisms are one of the greatest proofs of language vitality, but also one of the greatest enemies of translators. Translators do not like neologisms, translation of them can often exceed the capabilities and skills of a translator. A professional translator is able to deal with neologisms in their translations. There are many theories, which have created various strategies for neologism translation. These strategies depend on the type of text, for instance the translation of neologisms is different in literary translations and medical translations. In the former case, the lack of translation of neologism affects the literary value of translation, whereas in the latter case, a neologism which is not translated can have serious consequences for the health and lives of patients.
In general, translators do not like neologisms, thus they can be omitted or completely ignored in translations, which is definitely an unprofessional strategy. This is one of the translation concepts, which is an approximation of adaptation, however, it may be used mainly in summaries. The second often most used procedure is leaving neologisms in the source language. This procedure makes sense when a translator claims that the translation of a given word shall not affect the value of the completed translation. Nevertheless, this type of strategy must be used deliberately, because neologisms are often part of the writer's language, therefore, the choice of appropriate strategy is one of the main tasks of a literary translator. The third and the most demanding strategy is replacing neologisms in the source language with neologisms of similar linguistic communication, which are part of the target language. This is a task, which requires effective translation techniques.
In general, translators do not like neologisms, thus they can be omitted or completely ignored in translations, which is definitely an unprofessional strategy. This is one of the translation concepts, which is an approximation of adaptation, however, it may be used mainly in summaries. The second often most used procedure is leaving neologisms in the source language. This procedure makes sense when a translator claims that the translation of a given word shall not affect the value of the completed translation. Nevertheless, this type of strategy must be used deliberately, because neologisms are often part of the writer's language, therefore, the choice of appropriate strategy is one of the main tasks of a literary translator. The third and the most demanding strategy is replacing neologisms in the source language with neologisms of similar linguistic communication, which are part of the target language. This is a task, which requires effective translation techniques.
Every translation is a specific act of communication, every translator must find their own translation strategy, adequate to their skills, knowledge, and above all, to the purpose of the text. The translator is not only a researcher, but also a discoverer, they must broaden horizons in translation, investigate, search, and interpret. Moreover, every professional translator must be aware that neologisms are created in a language on the basis of the characteristics of a given language, they are not isolated from the conventional determinants of language. When it comes to neologisms, their identification is a very important aspect, this seemingly simple task, often exceeds a translator’s skills, especially of those, who do not yet have sufficient experience. Neologisms always suggest their own meaning. The translated text must also correspond to the characteristics of a given culture. Each language has a number of conventions, which give it a specific form, these conventions apply to both the lexical and grammatical aspects of text, not just the semantic aspect.
E professional translation agency invests in its best assets by involving competent expert translators. Each of them has their own translation techniques, methodology and education. However, we cannot generalise skills and education. Translations are specific acts of communication and they contribute to the new semantic sphere of language. Translation peculiarity is for every translator the mystery, which should be resolved throughout their professional activity.
E professional translation agency invests in its best assets by involving competent expert translators. Each of them has their own translation techniques, methodology and education. However, we cannot generalise skills and education. Translations are specific acts of communication and they contribute to the new semantic sphere of language. Translation peculiarity is for every translator the mystery, which should be resolved throughout their professional activity.