MEANING ANALYSIS AND DYNAMIC EQUIVALENCE
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Keywords: meaning analysis, dynamic equivalence, translation, Eugene Nida, cultural adaptationAbstract
Abstract
Translation is not a mere act of substituting words from one language to another;
it involves an in-depth understanding of linguistic and cultural components. This article
examines the significance of meaning analysis and dynamic equivalence in translation
theory and practice. Meaning analysis ensures a comprehensive grasp of both
denotative and connotative meanings in a source text, while dynamic equivalence, as
proposed by Eugene Nida, aims to reproduce a similar response in the target audience.
The study concludes that dynamic equivalence is most effective when grounded in
detailed meaning analysis, especially in culturally rich or emotionally nuanced texts.
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