ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY IN UKRAINIAN SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL TEXTS: TRANSLATION ASPECT
Keywords:
Term, scientific and technical terminology, intercultural communication, classification of scientific and technical terminology, translation transformations.Abstract
The article focuses on the functioning and translation of English scientific and technical terminology, which play a significant role in information systems and intercultural communication. It emphasizes the importance of classifying and structuring terms in scientific and technical communication, which facilitates the translation and localization of technical texts for international use. Therefore, translation competence is integral to the professional polycode environment and characterizes not solely a translator-linguist, but also an expert in related fields of knowledge. This is particularly relevant in the scientific and technical field. The research primarily analyzes various aspects of English scientific and technical terminology, including the definition of the term and terminology, their classification, sources of borrowing and methods of word formation. In addition, terms are identified as essential elements of scientific and technical texts, as they ensure the accuracy and objectivity of information transmission. Different types of terms are classified by structure, origin and functional purpose. The borrowing of terms from other languages is considered a significant source of vocabulary enrichment in scientific and technical terminology. Various methods of word formation are used to create new terms: affixation, word compounding and conversion. Adapting English terms to the scientific and technical context of the target language involves calquing, transcription and semantic modification. Finally, the use of translational transformations such as replacement, permutation, addition, or omission is examined. It has been proven that the correct application of transformations contributes to a better understanding of the text, ensures linguistic naturalness, and maintains relevance to the context, which is important for effective communication in the scientific and technical sphere.References
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