September 1, 2025Jordan Journal of Modern Languages and LiteratureOpen Access

Preserving Cultural Difference in the Translation of Proverbs: A Cultural Linguistics Approach

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Analysis of cultural representation in Emirati proverbs translation reveals exoticizing effects, indicating challenges in preserving cultural difference.

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Translation of Emirati proverbs creates a target text that emphasizes cultural difference, yet often simplifies complex cultural representations.
Cultural analysis reveals how foreignizing translation can lead to clichéd stereotypes and limit the richness of Emirati culture.
Approach includes analytical tools from Cultural Linguistics and Venuti's ethics, examining the dynamics of cultural representation.
These translation challenges highlight the need for a deeper understanding of cultural contexts in language translation efforts.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69254f9ec0ce034ddc35a1f5 https://doi.org/10.47012/jjmll.17.3.6

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Analysis of cultural representation in Emirati proverbs translation reveals exoticizing effects, indicating challenges in preserving cultural difference.

Preserving Cultural Difference in the Translation of Proverbs: A Cultural Linguistics Approach

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