Translating Perception Metaphors. A Process-based Approach
Translating Perception Metaphors. A Process-based Approach
Author(s): Anu KaldaSubject(s): Sociolinguistics, Cognitive linguistics, Finno-Ugrian studies, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Translation Studies
Published by: Tallinna Ülikooli Kirjastus
Keywords: metaphor translation; cross-cultural metaphors; culture-specific metaphors; translation strategies; translation process; digital resources; translation aids; cognitive linguistics; Estonian; English;
Summary/Abstract: The article describes the results of a context-based translation task on translating English perception metaphors into Estonian. Empirical research was carried out with 21 professional translators who were all native Estonians. The analysis is based on a sequence of translation strategies and the frequency of their usage as well as on the data collected on consulting online sources during the translation task. The research showed that the majority of perception metaphors are preserved in the target texts. Data suggest that the cognitive load of perception metaphors seems to be higher than of other linguistic forms, especially that of colour metaphors.
Journal: Philologia Estonica Tallinnensis
- Issue Year: 5/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 109-133
- Page Count: 25
- Language: English