Challenges in Translation

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Language translation requires an in-depth knowledge of the two languages involved. Additionally, knowing the cultures of people speaking different languages counts since non-verbal cues used by a particular group of individuals might have distinctive meaning. Indeed, having studied the translation of French to English and vice versa, the following are some challenges that translators encounter and how one can overcome them.
The primary problem that translators face is the varying structures and syntax of different languages. For example, in English, the adjectives occur before the nouns. On the contrary, in French, the adjectives usually appear after the noun. Another problem that translators encounter is cultural differences. Some languages are influenced by people’s values, traditions, and beliefs, while others have regional spoken dialects. Sarcasm and humor are not similar for different cultures. In a specific group of people, sarcasm might be humiliating or offending. The other common problem that translators encounter is the difference in the meaning of non-verbal cues associated with distinctive languages. In English-speaking countries, a firm handshake is a good gesture that bu...