SEMANTIC AND FUNCTIONAL ASPECTS OF TRANSLATING REALIA-WORDS FROM ROMANIAN INTO ENGLISH IN ION CREANGĂʼS NOVEL
SEMANTIC AND FUNCTIONAL ASPECTS OF TRANSLATING REALIA-WORDS FROM ROMANIAN INTO ENGLISH IN ION CREANGĂʼS NOVEL
Author(s): Corina IordanSubject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Translation Studies
Published by: Editura Universităţii Vasile Goldiş
Keywords: translation; culture; realia-words; "Amintiri din copilărie"; I. Creangă;
Summary/Abstract: The study of language, culture and translation is vital for fostering global communication and bridging linguistic and cultural divides. Translation acts as a link between languages and cultures, transcending mere linguistic exchange to address cultural nuances. This article explores the concept of realia-words – terms with specific cultural references – and their translation challenges. Realia-words are classified into three categories: geographical, ethnographic and sociopolitical, with ethnographic terms being the most prevalent in I. Creangă’s novel "Amintiri din copilărie". These words reflect aspects of daily life, culture and social structures in 19th-century Romania.
Journal: Studii de Ştiinţă şi Cultură
- Issue Year: XXI/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 167-177
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English
