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title: "Translation Theory"
source: https://www.jemoka.com/posts/kbhtranslation_theory/
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Translation Theory is the theory that studies how translation works.
Spectrum of Translation domestication and foreignization are processes by which a translator can choose to alter the style of a translation for a purpose.
foreignization trying to bring the target language closer to the source language
bring in foreign words use colourful idioms use old words domestication trying to bring he source language closer to the target language
