EXPLORING TRANSLATOR’S COMPETENCE THROUGH THE CHOICE OF TRANSLATION TECHNIQUES: THE CASE OF TRANSLATING EMOTIVE EXPRESSIONS IN ‘INSIDE OUT 2’
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46827/ejmts.v5i1.654Keywords:
emotive expressions, PACTE, translation competence, translation techniquesAbstract
This study explores how the choice of translation techniques showcases the translator’s competence. Based on Molina and Albir’s (2002) taxonomy of translation techniques and the PACTE model of translation competence (2003) as conceptual frameworks, the study analyzed the use of translation techniques for the translation of emotive expression in the movie ‘Inside Out 2’. The findings show the employment of a variety of translation techniques, with literal translation being the most prevalent. The study has some similar findings to those of previous studies in translating emotions, but it also achieves some distinctive results. The findings help explain the reasons for untranslatability and the choice of omission as an apt technique. The study also discusses the implications for translator training regarding the area of subtitling.References
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