The Translation Variations and Quality of Wh-Question in Daily Routines Expressions

Azis Abdul Gofur; andang saehu; Ujang Suyatman

doi:10.24256/ideas.v12i1.5088

Authors

Azis Abdul Gofur English Literature, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati, Indonesia, Indonesia
andang saehu UIN Sunan Gunung Djati, Indonesia http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9264-9645
Ujang Suyatman English Literature, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati, Indonesia, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24256/ideas.v12i1.5088

Keywords:

accuracy, acceptability, readability, wh-question

Abstract

This study aims at reporting the translation variations and qualities provided to wh-questions of daily routine expressions. The study employed descriptive qualitative research method to reveal translation methods and accuracy level produced by 10 students in resulting the translation variations of wh-questions in daily routine expressions. 10 data were collected from Anwarsyah’s book (2019) consisting of what-question (02), who-question (01), when-question (03), where-question (01), why-question (01), and how-question (02). The findings of study show that the majority of students (06) applied transposition mixed with modulation translation techniques. Meanwhile, the rests (04) used literal and free translation methods. Although they have demonstrated their ability to apply various translation strategies, the quality of their translations remains at a moderate level. This is evidenced by the analysis results, which show that their translations are lacking in accuracy, acceptability, and readability.

Author Biography

andang saehu, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati

A researcher

A lecturer

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