What is Verbatim Translation?

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Different verbatim type of translation involves matching linguistic equivalents (word-for-word) and is generally used when translating such limited specifics as names, brands, dates, places, locations, or simple non-sophisticated phrases. The idiomatic translation, which is the more common of the two, why? because it usually involves identifying concepts in one language and rewording them in a second language so that the appropriate meaning is conveyed at a given point and time regardless of what this wording may mean in another context. The focus is on the ideas expressed and ignores attempts of trying to find the exact target equivalents.

Interpretation and Translation, Arabic to English and Vice Versa

Verbatim translation and verbatim interpreting for that matter and in most cases, is not used in an official setting, like in a legal deposition, court hearing, etc.,. However, it is ideally used in casual setting, attempting to simplify or explain things from source to target language in a simplistic non-formal friendly manner.

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Of course an Arabic Linguist, has to have knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, syntax, pronunciation, plenty of study in order to channel meaning and facts for even the most simple ideas, to be able to express the culture necessary for accurately understanding complex facts and abstractions in both the Arabic and English languages, and be able to clearly express them in the target language. Arabic and English Language knowledge varies in breadth from knowledge of English. The alertness, readiness, and skill of an Arabic interpreter, has to be instant, since in some cases an interpreter or a linguist is faced with concrete factual information and in some other situations, an abstract ideas between both English and Arabic, while interpreting from source to target or vice versa, while trying to maintain the integrity and quality of the interpretation being rendered with accuracy.

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