THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PUNCTUATION IN TRANSLATION: ENHANCING CLARITY AND PRESERVING MEANING
Keywords:
convention, enumeration, parenthesis, triviality, skepticism, discourse analysis, suspension points, didactic, benchmark, orthographic, typographic, syntactic, haphazardly, capitalization, adverse subordinates, decimal point, inflection.Abstract
Punctuation, often regarded as the unsung hero of written communication, plays a pivotal role in conveying meaning and enhancing clarity in both source and translated texts. This paper explores the significance of punctuation in translation, emphasizing its crucial role in preserving the intended meaning, syntactic structure, and communicative nuances of the original text. Through an examination of various punctuation marks, such as commas, periods, colons, and dashes, we elucidate their impact on sentence structure, cohesion, and rhetorical effects. Furthermore, we discuss the challenges and strategies involved in effectively translating punctuation across languages and cultural contexts, considering factors such as grammatical conventions, stylistic preferences, and pragmatic considerations. By highlighting the importance of meticulous punctuation in translation, this paper underscores its transformative potential in bridging linguistic divides, facilitating cross-cultural understanding, and ensuring fidelity to the author's intent. Ultimately, it advocates for a nuanced approach to punctuation in translation, recognizing its power to enrich meaning, clarity, and coherence in the target language while honoring the integrity of the source text.
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