Translation

Translation is the communication of the meaning of a source–language text by means of an equivalent target-language text. The English language draws a terminological distinction (which does not exist in every language) between translating (a written text) and interpreting (oral or signed communication between users of different languages); under this distinction, translation can begin only after the appearance of writing within a language community. A translator always risks inadvertently introducing source–language words, grammar, or syntax into the target–language rendering. On the other hand, such "spill-overs" have sometimes imported useful source–language calques and loanwords that have enriched target languages. Translators, including …

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4 September 2024 English

Germany’s post-war economic crisis culminated in hyperinflation in 1923. The dramatic events that year contribute to shaping the retrospective chronology of the Weimar Republic: the crisis appears to conclude the …

includes this and other feuilletons in English translation. 15 Grosz is also famous for his more political


5 May 2022 English

Notes of interest with links to documents in Cold War Eastern Europe. Links to photos, maps and compelling stories.

1971. Serbian original on p. 129, English translation on p. 121. FCO 28/1608 41 Visual Copies of Soviet


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

A file containing documents relating to Soviet influence in Africa. Subjects covered in the file include Soviet economic aid to Uganda; the possible establishment of diplomatic relations between Lesotho and …

visited? [Answer - Ilyichev voice, fading to translation:] It is not easy to give a brief answer, but


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

handed over the Russian text and an unofficial translation (attached). 3« Mr Beattie said that he would


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

and myself. Although there was simultaneous translation the vast majority of participants spoke in German


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

attention to this dimension of the problem (copy of translation enclosed); this is the first time I can remember


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

President Husak's speech (a copy of a rough translation of the Rude Pravo summary is enclosed) at the


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

comment in the German press. The enclosed translation of a "General Anzeiger" leader gives the flavour j 1 M W I RESTRICTED * I UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION REAGAN ANT) BREZHNEV General Anzeiger, 4 May


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

I technical books; 3ome popular fiction in translation widely available. 2 artistic performances in


The National Archives · 1 January 1982 English

«111 . — .... aUu «'-•»• • ' UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION / .. W • m The Council of State of the enclose (not to all) a co -y ox the ^nglish translation of the resolution wbich ap-oeared in Lumea,


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