As the topic suggests, the presentation deals with the role of a translator/ interpreter. It also signifies some of the features of good translations as well as translators.

1. THE ROLE OF A
TRANSLATOR
JUNAID SHAHID
Roll Number 47
5th
Semester

3. What Is the Role of a Translator?
 “The role of a translator is basically to transform
information from one language to another to
make it more understandable. He/she is a
trained professional who has the capability of
addressing social and cultural differences when
translating”.
 “The writer (translator) should feel for the
language, the words would obey his calls”

4.  A translator has a sophisticated understanding of
foreign language,
 Complete understanding of the topic being
translated
 Has an ability to transfer ideas expressed in one
language into an equally meaningful form in the
other language (TL).

5.  Has a sensitivity and attention to details
 Heshe understands the specialized terminology in
the field of the translation.
 As a compatible person for both the language
cultures; he must have a sound knowledge of the two
cultures involved, so that translation can be done by
keeping in view the environmental condition, culture
and civilization, that affect TL.

6.  A translator has to make a balance between
maintaining close fidelity to the original and utter
freedom of it.
 He must maintain the semantic compatibility
along with grammaticality
 He must not embellish words that distort the
meanings
 He should avoid the words & idioms that may
confuse the reader

7. The Communicative Role of the Translator:
The Translator as a Writer
 Translation is not just a linguistic decoding, actually it
is the product of communicative act.
 since communication is the core and purpose of
writing. Therefore, the translator must also be a good
communicator and writer.
 A translator has to establish the specificity of each
field, precisely by insisting on the fact that each act of
writing (literary or technical) requires specific
knowledge and training.

8.  A successful translator thinks about the purpose of
translation, as what was the purpose behind the
writing, that further reflects the need of the people for
whom it was made.
 A translation of the scientific article requires the
careful attention to meaning but little attention to its
aesthetic form. A literary work requires a sensitive
consideration of form as well as content
 Above mentioned features must be considered
strictly by a translator so that he may fulfill his role.

9. Thank you for being good
listeners. 

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listeners. 