Uudelleenkääntämiselle

Uudelleenkääntämiselle, often translated as "re-translation," refers to the process of translating a text that has already been translated from a source language into a target language, or translating a text from a target language back into the original source language. This can occur for various reasons, including a desire for a more accurate or idiomatic rendering, to compare different translation approaches, or in academic studies of translation.

In practice, re-translation can involve translating a text from Language A to Language B, and then translating that translated text back from Language B to Language A. The resulting text from Language A is then compared to the original Language A text. This comparative analysis can reveal nuances lost in translation, highlight translator choices, and provide insights into the challenges of cross-linguistic communication.

The concept of re-translation is also relevant in situations where an older translation is no longer considered adequate due to linguistic changes or evolving cultural contexts. In such cases, a new translation is commissioned, effectively re-translating the original source text. This ensures that the translated work remains accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences. Academic research frequently employs re-translation studies to analyze translation strategies, equivalence, and the inherent subjectivity involved in the translation process.