EQUIVALENT AND NON-EQUIVALENT TRANSLATION OF WINGED WORDS REFLECTING CULTURAL REALITIES

Abstract

This study explores the equivalent and non-equivalent translation of winged words that embody unique cultural realities in different linguistic contexts. The research focuses on how idiomatic and culturally bound expressions, known as “winged words,” convey national mentality, values, and traditions, and how these features are preserved or altered during translation. The analysis identifies linguistic, semantic, and cultural barriers that arise in the process of transferring these expressions between languages. It also examines the translator’s role in maintaining the emotional, pragmatic, and aesthetic nuances of the original text. The findings highlight that equivalent translation ensures cultural adaptation and mutual understanding, while non-equivalent translation often leads to partial loss of meaning or cultural connotation. Therefore, effective translation of winged words requires not only linguistic competence but also deep intercultural awareness.