PARTICIPIAL ADJECTIVES ENDING IN –ING AND THEIR ALBANIAN EQUIVALENTS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
PARTICIPIAL ADJECTIVES ENDING IN –ING AND THEIR ALBANIAN EQUIVALENTS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Summary/Abstract: Adjectives play a crucial role in language by providing descriptive details that enhance meaning and clarity. In English, participial adjectives ending in -ing are particularly significant as they convey an active or ongoing quality. However, translating these adjectives into Albanian presents challenges due to structural and morphological differences between the two languages. Albanian, with its distinct grammatical and word-formation processes, often lacks direct equivalents for English -ing adjectives, requiring alternative translation strategies. This study examines participial adjectives ending in -ing in English and their Albanian equivalents, focusing on their translation from English to Albanian. Through a comparative analysis, the research explores their grammatical functions, semantic roles, and adaptation strategies in both languages. The study is based on examples from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby and its Albanian translation by Stavri Pone. A total of 12 participial adjectives ending in -ing were identified and analyzed to determine their Albanian counterparts. The results indicate that 50% of these adjectives are derived from verbs in Albanian, 20% originate from nouns, 20% are translated directly as adjectives, and 10% are formed using adverbs. These findings highlight the various translation strategies employed and illustrate how Albanian compensates for the absence of a direct equivalent to English -ing participial adjectives. By shedding light on structural and morphological differences between the two languages, this study contributes to contrastive grammar research and offers valuable insights for linguists, translators, and language learners seeking a deeper understanding of English-Albanian translation strategies

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