INTERNATIONAL WORDS AND FALSE FRIENDS OF THE TRANSLATOR

Abstract

:  The article examines two important linguistic concepts—international words and false friends—and their impact on translation accuracy. It outlines how international words, which have similar forms and meanings across languages, can facilitate understanding, while false friends—deceptively similar words with different meanings—can lead to errors and miscommunication. Through practical examples, the article emphasizes the translator’s responsibility to navigate these complexities using contextual and cultural awareness. The study is useful for linguists, translators, and language learners aiming to improve cross-linguistic competence.