Prijevod

Prijevod is the term used in Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and other South Slavic languages to denote the act and result of rendering text from one language into another. A prijevod aims to convey meaning, information, and, where possible, style and tone, while respecting the norms of the target language and its culture. The word stems from a related verb meaning to translate or to transfer across languages.

Prijevodi span many domains, including literature, journalism, law, medicine, technology, and business. The translator combines linguistic skill with cultural and subject knowledge. The usual process includes analyzing the source text, researching terminology, drafting the target version, and revising for accuracy and fluency. Translators often use glossaries, style guides, and reference materials and may collaborate with editors or experts.

Approaches range from literal or formal to dynamic or functional equivalents, prioritizing readability and usefulness for the target audience. Some translations involve adaptation or localization to align with cultural references, measurements, and conventions. High-stakes texts such as legal or medical documents require strict terminology and verifiability, while literary translation emphasizes voice and nuance.

Technology supports prijevod through computer-assisted translation tools and machine translation. Neural MT can produce draft translations that human translators post-edit. Quality assurance methods, including back-translation and proofreading, help ensure consistency and accuracy across texts.