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A common strategy is translation by a more…
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general word (superordinate)
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This strategy is particularly common in the area of...
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propositional meaning
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Example: Source text relates to using the verb phrase 'easy to apply' which can be changed to a more general TL structure...
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easy to put on
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Example: Source text uses the specific verb 'Shampoo the hair' which can be changed to a more general TL verb…
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wash (lavar) hair
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Shampooing is a washing term that can be seen as…
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restricted in its meaning
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Washing is a more general term that…
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can replace more specific words
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Orbit is seen as a type of…
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revolving specific to planets
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Revolve can be used as a…
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general term applicable to many contexts
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Example: The source uses the specific SL term 'orbits around the sun' which in the SL becomes a more general…
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revolves (giraba) around the sun'
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Example: The source text uses a very specific phrase 'moutain strongholds' which in the TL becomes a more general…
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mountain areas'
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The previous examples illustrate the use of a general word (superordinate) to ovecome the lack of…
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specificity in the TL compared to the SL
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