transliterációs

Transliterációs is a linguistic process that involves representing the letters or characters of one writing system with corresponding letters or characters of another writing system. It aims to preserve the phonetic or structural representation of the original text as closely as possible, rather than conveying its meaning. This is distinct from transcription, which focuses on representing the sounds of a language, and translation, which conveys the meaning of a text from one language to another.

The goal of transliteration is to make a text readable or pronounceable to someone who is unfamiliar with the original script. For example, the Cyrillic letter 'ж' might be transliterated into the Latin alphabet as 'zh'. Different transliteration systems exist for various languages and scripts, often developed by academic institutions or international organizations. These systems can vary in their approach, with some aiming for a one-to-one mapping of characters and others allowing for diacritics or digraphs to represent specific sounds or combinations.

Common applications of transliteration include academic research, library cataloging, and the presentation of foreign names and place names in a more accessible script. It is crucial for maintaining consistency and accuracy when dealing with texts across different writing systems. The choice of a specific transliteration system often depends on the intended audience and the context of its use.