Rationality of words
Translation is a form of rewriting that may be influenced by the translator’s views and intentions and deviate from the original; but not only translation is biased. Any writing or use of words may be affected, influenced and even cause harm. Words often have much more power than we think. Choosing certain words may be […]
The Toledo School of Translators
The invention of writing has added the dimension of memory to language, and the possibility of preserving culture and knowledge for future generations. Translation from language to language enables us to harness the wealth of knowledge gained across cultures and advance forward on the shoulders of the past. In the year 1085, Alfonso VI conquered […]
Animal Language
Most animals communicate with one another through sound, body movements or skin color for alerting about threats or signaling about food sources. These are complex communication mechanisms, but is it language? Animal language is not easy to decipher. And even if there were a dictionary for animal language, would we be able to understand the […]
Translation Perspective
The translation process includes reading text, processing it and then writing it differently, sometimes maintaining the literal form and other times paraphrasing to maintain the meaning of the original text. Content can be translated into another language or even into the same language using other words. Writing down thoughts is also a form of translation. […]