Translation Basics
What is the process of transferring meaning from one language to another called?
translation
What type of translation focuses on the exact words of the source?
literal translation
What is translating a word-for-word with minor adjustments called?
Literal translation
What is the capital city of Japan?
TOKYO
Which Disney movie features the song Let It Go?
Frozen
Who is the person responsible for translating written texts?
translator
What type aims to convey the same meaning but allows free wording?
free translation
Changing grammatical structure without changing meaning is called what?
transposition
What planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
MARS
Who is known as the “King of Pop”?
Michael Jackson
What is the difference between translation and interpretation?
Translation is written; interpretation is spoken
What is the translation of poetry or literary works called?
literary translation
When we replace an expression with one that has the same function in another culture, what is it?
cultural equivalent
Which ocean is the largest in the world?
pacific ocean
What movie features a boy named Harry who goes to a school for wizards?
Harry Potter
What do we call the original text that is translated?
source text
What do we call translation that changes the text to fit cultural norms?
adapted translation
Borrowing a word directly from another language is called what?
Loan translation or borrowing
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What musical instrument has 88 keys?
Piano
What is the target text?
The translated version in the target language
What type of translation is used for official documents and legal papers?
certified translation
What is the process of dividing a complex sentence into shorter ones for clarity called?
Modulation or simplification
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican city
What movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2023?
Everything Everywhere All at Once