Translation from the Perspective of Translators
Like spoken and written forms, translation is a type of action. The function of translation, which has brought about change in the world in almost every field to date, still preserves its role today. While it is clear for translators that knowledge spreads through translation, whether oral or
written translation, something needs to be said about misunderstanding. This is because this issue has not yet received the attention it deserves, especially from cultural historians. The reason for this is that the functional aspect of translation has come to the fore. It should not be forgotten that emphasizing only the functional aspect of translation simplifies the work done and leads to certain shortcomings. This presents an unhealthy profile for both the owner of the work and those who assist in the work.
Regardless of whether they adopt a localization or foreignization strategy in their work, or whether they understand the text they are transferring to another language correctly or incorrectly, the act of translation necessarily involves both decontextualization and recontextualization. Something is always lost in translation. However, a close examination of what is lost is one of the most effective ways to identify differences between cultures.
Method in Translation
Whether in written or oral translation, the transmission of translation sometimes does not fully follow the original. This clearly shows us that there are other methods of expressing translation. Translations that explain, compile, and summarize original texts are increasing day by day. Taking these into account will undoubtedly greatly expand the corpus of translated works. In other words, in addition to translation in a narrow sense, there are two methods of verbal transmission. These can easily be reduced or increased as needed. The basis that allows for this type of work area is often the translator themselves, as well as the obligations imposed by the work they undertake. Therefore, if we were to synthesize a method in translation, we could easily focus on these aspects.
For this reason, especially in the field of oral translation, translation studies are at the center of cultural practice, or must be. In this direction, it can be said that translations have a cost, just as translators have a cost in the same directions. Indeed, translators have their own agendas, and this agenda can be clearly separated from that of the original author.
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