What does this research mean for the field?

Incorrect translation of fire safety terminology is primarily caused by intercultural differences, specifically problems of equivalence, differing cultural realities, insufficient context consideration, and inconsistent terminological standards. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how intercultural differences affect the translation of fire safety terminology.

June 3, 2026Open Access

Cross-Cultural Differences in Translating Fire Safety Terminology

Key Points

The aim is to explore how intercultural differences affect the translation of fire safety terminology.
Analyzed intercultural impacts on translation processes and errors in terminology.
Examined semantic, pragmatic, and cultural aspects of terms using a lingo culturological approach.
Identified factors contributing to misinterpretation and inconsistencies in terminology.
Highlighted main translation errors due to cultural contextual differences.
Identified issues with equivalence in terms leading to incorrect translations.
Discussed the importance of context and terminological standards in effective translation.

Abstract

This article analyzes the impact of intercultural differences on the language and translation process, as well as the main errors occurring when translating terms. In the context of global communication, the correct expression of concepts belonging to different cultural contexts appears as an important task for the translator. The study examines the semantic, pragmatic, and cultural characteristics of terms based on a lingo culturological approach, identifying factors leading to incorrect translation such as the problem of equivalence, differences in cultural realities, insufficient consideration of context, and inconsistencies in terminological standards.

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