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Neology in translations of classical theoretical texts into Latvian: The glossary material for Aristotle's "Art of Speech - Rhetoric"

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Abstract

The translation of an ancient theoretical text opens up two possibilities: to use internationalisms freely and where necessary, or to consistently avoid them, allowing the target language to express itself both with its existing vocabulary and, in many cases, by creating new words. This article considers the translated text of Aristotle's "Rhetorics" from ancient Greek. Here, the translators chose the second option - to use only Latvian words in the translated text. Innovations are considered, they are organized in the specially created glossary attached to the translation text, which is an arsenal of examples used in the article. The principles of creating such a glossary are evaluated analytically, and the main techniques of word formation are presented, commenting on the connection of new words with the context of the source language, their dependence on it, as well as their integration into the Latvian language environment. The article is based on the materials of two successive editions (2020 and 2023) of the Latvian translation of "Rhetorics", comparing them and commenting on the changes / additions in the glossary.

Original languageLatvian
Title of host publicationVALODA
Subtitle of host publicationNozime un Forma 14. Gramatika un Korpusa Petijumi - LANGUAGE: Meaning and Form 14. Grammar and Corpus-Based Research
EditorsAndra Kalnaca
Place of PublicationRīga
PublisherLU Akadēmiskais apgāds
Pages174-188
Number of pages15
Volume14
ISBN (Electronic)9789934361326
ISBN (Print)978-9934-36-131-9, 9789934361326
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Publication series

NameValoda: Nozime un Forma
Volume14
ISSN (Print)2255-9256
ISSN (Electronic)2256-0602

OECD Field of Science

  • 6.2 Languages and Literature

Keywords

  • concepts / terms
  • glossary
  • new word
  • principles of word formation
  • translation
  • word formation

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