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Skopos theory

Skopos theory noun: the idea that translating and interpreting should primarily take into account the function of both the source and target text.

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

Synonyms of Skopos theory

Forms of Skopos theory

pluralSkopos theories

Questions about Skopos theory

What does Skopos theory mean?
Skopos theory means the idea that translating and interpreting should primarily take into account the function of both the source and target text.
What part of speech is Skopos theory?
Skopos theory is a noun.
What is the plural of Skopos theory?
The plural of Skopos theory is Skopos theories.

Words near Skopos theory in the dictionary

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

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