Translation Strategies of Informal English Expressions on Social Media X

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Qualitative analysis identifies slang translation methods on social media, suggesting implications for professional practices.

Findings reveal Transference as the primary method for translating slang expressions on social media.
The qualitative method analyzed 21 posts from 3 distinct accounts on social media X.
Idiomatic Translation was the dominant method, while Modulation, Descriptive Equivalent, and Transference were key procedures.
Implications emphasize the need for context-sensitive strategies in translating evolving digital language.

Candradiva et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative analysis identifies slang translation methods on social media, suggesting implications for professional practices.

Findings reveal Transference as the primary method for translating slang expressions on social media.
The qualitative method analyzed 21 posts from 3 distinct accounts on social media X.
Idiomatic Translation was the dominant method, while Modulation, Descriptive Equivalent, and Transference were key procedures.
Implications emphasize the need for context-sensitive strategies in translating evolving digital language.

Candradiva et al. (2025) studied this question.

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