International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation

Yazarlar: Mohammed Juma Zagood, Alya Al-Nuaimi, Aysha Al-Blooshi

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DOI:10.32996/ijllt.2021.4.2.10

Anahtar Kelimeler:Culture,Human Translation,Linguistics,Machine Translation,Style

Özet: This study aims to remark the differences between human translation (HT) and machine translation (MT) on linguistic, cultural, and stylistic levels when translating English literary texts into Arabic. To accomplish the goal of this study, a comparison between the Arabic HT and MT of Saki’s (1914) short story ‘The Open Window’ is conducted. The study focuses on comparing the two translations (HT and MT) on linguistic, cultural, and stylistic levels to identify the differences between HT and MT in translating literary texts. Throughout this comparison, it is found out that both HT and MT have their advantages and disadvantages on different levels. It has also been found out that MT is unable to identify cultural items and consequently mistranslate them. It is, therefore, concluded that MT can work proficiently on certain levels besides the intervention of the human mind. The findings of this study provide translators using MT with a clear vision on the points of strength and weaknesses in translating literary texts. 

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