NEOLOGISMS IN ENGLISH AND STRATEGIES FOR TRANSLATING THEM

Abstract

The evolution of language is an ongoing, dynamic process that reflects changes in society, culture, science, and technology. One of the most prominent indicators of a living and adaptive language is the constant emergence of neologisms—newly coined words or expressions, or new meanings assigned to existing words. In the landscape of the English language, neologisms appear with regular frequency, serving as markers of innovation and shifting normative paradigms. The sources and motivations behind these neologisms are as varied as the mechanisms by which they are formed, yet their translation presents unique challenges to linguists, translators, scholars, and those engaged in cross-linguistic communication.