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Skopos theories

Skopos theories is the plural of Skopos theory.

Meaning of Skopos theory

Noun

Skopos theory (plural Skopos theories)

  1. The idea that translating and interpreting should primarily take into account the function of both the source and target text.
    • The functional approach has a great affinity with Skopos theory. The function of a translation is dependent on the knowledge, expectations, values and norms of the target readers, who are again influenced by the situation they are in and by the culture. These factors determine whether the function...1995, Paul Kussmaul, Training The Translator, John Benjamins Publishing Co, page 149
    Synonyms:
    Skopostheorie

Questions about Skopos theories

What is Skopos theories the plural of?
Skopos theories is the plural of Skopos theory.

Words near Skopos theories in the dictionary

  1. Skopians
  2. Skopjan
  3. Skopjans
  4. Skopje
  5. skopos
  6. Skopos theories
  7. Skopos theory
  8. Skopostheorie
  9. skoptic
  10. Skoptic syndrome
  11. Skoptsy

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