Käännöksessäilmaisun

Käännöksessäilmaisun is a Finnish term that translates to "translation preservation" or "preserving the translation." It refers to the practice of maintaining the original wording, structure, or stylistic elements of a source text as closely as possible during the translation process. This approach prioritizes fidelity to the source, often at the expense of completely natural-sounding target language.

The concept of käännöksessäilmaisun is rooted in a specific translation philosophy where the translator aims to act as a conduit, allowing the reader to experience the original text's nuances as if they were encountering it directly. This can involve retaining idioms, sentence structures that might be unusual in the target language, or specific lexical choices. The goal is to convey not just the meaning but also the form and even the "foreignness" of the original.

This method is sometimes contrasted with more target-oriented translation strategies, which prioritize readability and naturalness in the target language, even if it means deviating more significantly from the source text's original form. Käännöksessäilmaisun might be employed in specific contexts, such as academic translations, literary works where the author's style is paramount, or in legal or technical documents where precise wording is crucial. However, it can also lead to translations that are perceived as stilted or difficult to understand for a general audience.