Zain, Nurmita. 2023. Translating Cultural Terms – Chapter 1: Translation and Cultural Terms. BOOK CHAPTER EQUIVALENT TO SARJANA’S THESIS, English Language Education Study Program. Faculty of Teachers’ Training and Education, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin. The advisor: Yusuf Al Arief, M.Hum

Keywords: Translation, Cultural Terms, Language Aspect

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between translation and cultural terms. It highlights how translation is an integral part of our daily lives, enabling communication, information sharing, and the spread of literature across cultures. The chapter defines translation as the act of conveying meaning from a source language to a target language, emphasizing the importance of accurately delivering messages rather than a word-for-word translation. The concept of translation is discussed from various perspectives, including language aspect, purpose aspect, and translation result aspect. The chapter also addresses cultural terms, emphasizing the role of culture in shaping language and communication. It provides multiple definitions of culture from different experts, highlighting the importance of understanding cultural elements beyond linguistic aspects. The influence of culture on translation is explored, including how cultural differences can pose challenges in achieving semantic and pragmatic equivalence in translation. The chapter emphasizes that a successful translation requires not only linguistic competence but also cultural sensitivity and knowledge. Translators act as cultural mediators, balancing domestication to preserve the source culture while making the translation accessible to the target culture. Ultimately, the purpose of translation is to promote understanding and communication among different cultures, fostering global connections and mutual appreciation. In summary, this chapter delves into the profound relationship between translation and cultural terms, emphasizing the crucial role of culture in the translation process and its impact on effective cross-cultural communication.