Parafrázisa

Parafrázisa, or paraphrase, is the restatement of a text or spoken passage in different words while preserving its core meaning and information. It is a common technique in writing, translation, journalism, and education, used to clarify ideas, adapt material for a different audience, or integrate source material into new argumentation. The term parafrázisa comes from Greek para-, meaning beside, and phrazein, to tell.

Paraphrasing typically involves substituting vocabulary, altering sentence structure, and selecting different syntactic patterns. It may shorten or expand content to emphasize certain points, but it should not introduce new facts or alter the original intent. For example, an original sentence such as “The committee approved the proposal after considering all risks” can be paraphrased as “After reviewing all potential risks, the committee approved the proposal.”

Paraphrase is distinct from quotation, which preserves exact wording and is usually placed in quotation marks with a citation. Ethical paraphrasing requires accurate representation of the source and proper attribution to the original author. Closely reworded text that leaves the core phrasing intact or too closely mirrors the source can still count as plagiarism if not properly cited.

Uses of parafrázisa include making specialized material accessible, reconciling differences in style guides, and supporting analysis by restating findings in the writer’s own words. In scholarly and journalistic practice, paraphrasing is paired with citations to acknowledge sources and to allow readers to locate the original material.