Kohdekielisessä

Kohdekielisessä refers to a concept within linguistics and translation studies, specifically relating to the target language of a communication or translation process. When a text or utterance is described as being in the kohdekielisessä, it means that it is presented in the language that the recipient or intended audience is expected to understand. This is in contrast to the source language, which is the original language of the communication.

The term emphasizes the recipient's perspective and the successful transmission of meaning to them. In translation, for instance, the goal of a translator is to render the source text into the kohdekielisessä in a way that is accurate, natural, and culturally appropriate for the target audience. This involves not just word-for-word conversion but also understanding and conveying the nuances, tone, and intended effect of the original message.

Understanding the distinction between source and target languages is fundamental for anyone involved in international communication, language acquisition, or the study of linguistic relativity. The effectiveness of any communicative act, whether spoken, written, or signed, is ultimately judged by its comprehensibility and impact in the kohdekielisessä. Therefore, careful consideration of the target audience and their linguistic background is paramount in all forms of communication.