Explanation
The transfer of a linguistic context into another language or system of signs. It seeks correspondence under conditions of difference and makes losses as well as gains visible.
Example
The metaphor is rendered functionally rather than literally.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Translation” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.
Effect on thought and perception
It seeks correspondence under conditions of difference and makes losses as well as gains visible.
Resonance
In the atlas, Translation forms a node joined by 2 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → second core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 239
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Translation“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-239-069. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-239-069The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.