How does the balance between maintaining fidelity and faithfulness to the source text and taking creative liberties in translation influence the translator's capacity to convey the original message, cultural differences, and emotional impact, while also ensuring that the target audience can fully comprehend the translated work?
Hello. This is a very interesting topic. In my opinion, it depends on the field or sector involved. For example, in the legal domain there no much room for "creativity" when translating written documents, as (for example) legal formulae are rather fixed. In the tourism industry, conversely, there is plenty of room for "creativity" as cultural values come into play. If by "creativity" you also mean the process by which texts are translated (e.g., the tools used and the ways to look up words and obtain translation options), then "creativity" assume a broader meaning. See this paper, for instance:
Chapter Creativity in technical translation training: from dictionar...
Thank you for your insightful reply. I agree with you on the fact that the respective field determines such a balance between faithfulness and creativity. I appreciate your broader interpretation of "creativity," extending it to include the translation process itself. This highlights how creativity is not just about word choice, but also about the approach a translator takes to address challenges and enhance translations.
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