TRANSLATION TECHNIQUE ANALYSIS FROM “RIA SW” YOUTUBE CHANNEL USING AUTO-TRANSLATE FEATURE AND HUMAN-MADE TRANSLATION
Abstract
Abstract. This article focuses on finding the translation techniques in the translation, investigating the quality of Indonesian to English translation, and comparing the results of human and machine translation. In its analysis, the article points out that machine translation tends to ignore cultural nuances and linguistic context, which are important for accurate translation, and it also tends to make errors in vocabulary selection and grammar. Machines offer speed and consistency, but the quality of human translation is vastly superior when it comes to understanding cultural backgrounds, mapping words to precise contexts, and adapting original phrases and styles to the target language. Although machine translation is constantly advancing, the quality of human translation remains superior due to its ability to accurately understand and convey the essence of the content while aligning with the relevant cultural and contextual framework. It can be concluded that the results of the auto-translate feature on YouTube, equipped with automatic subtitles, when analyzed based on Molina & Albir's translation techniques, automatic translation tends to rely more on literal translation techniques. This demonstrates that the machine translation we have been using primarily tends to translate word for word. Interestingly, similar observations can be made with human translations.Keywords: machine translation; human translation; translation techniquesReferences
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