The influence of morphological structures on translation equivalence across English and Arabic

Assi. Lect Amenah Hussein Ali

doi:10.31185/eduj.Vol60.Iss2.4533

Authors

Assi. Lect Amenah Hussein Ali Ministry of Education/ Al-Karkh (2nd) Directorate of Education

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https://doi.org/10.31185/eduj.Vol60.Iss2.4533

Keywords:

morphological structures - translation equivalence - English and Arabic languages

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of morphological structures on translation equivalence between English and Arabic languages. Employing a qualitative research methodology, the study conducts a content analysis of two translated texts from English into Arabic. The theoretical framework is grounded in Nida and Taber's (1969) translation equivalence theory, which posits that modifications in meaning, style, and function are essential to achieving equivalence. Through a rigorous analysis of the data, the research contends that morphological structures play a pivotal role in shaping translation equivalence across these languages. While meaning and function are largely preserved, morphological disparities necessitate syntactic reconfiguration, explicit articulation, and stylistic adjustments to ensure fidelity and coherence in translation.

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