CCL Vocabulary and Terminology Flashcards
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What is the meaning of 'consecutive interpreting' as required in the CCL exam?
Answer: The interpreter listens to a segment of speech, then renders it in the target language
Consecutive interpreting involves waiting for the speaker to pause before delivering the interpretation in the target language.
In a CCL interpreting scenario, what does 'target language' refer to?
Answer: The language into which the message is being interpreted
The target language is the language into which the interpreter translates the original (source language) message.
Which term describes interpreting that conveys the full meaning of the source message without adding or omitting information?
Answer: Faithful interpretation
Faithful interpretation preserves the complete and accurate meaning of the source message without distortion.
What is a 'colloquialism' and why is it challenging in CCL interpreting?
Answer: An informal expression that may not have a direct equivalent in the target language
Colloquialisms are informal expressions that often lack direct equivalents, requiring interpreters to find culturally equivalent phrasing.
When interpreting, what does 'semantic equivalence' mean?
Answer: Conveying the same meaning in the target language, not just the same words
Semantic equivalence means the interpretation carries the same meaning as the original, even if different words or structures are used.
What does the term 'false friend' mean in a bilingual interpreting context?
Answer: A word that looks or sounds similar in two languages but has a different meaning
False friends are words in two languages that appear similar but mean different things, posing a translation trap for interpreters.