THE ROLE OF TRANSLATION IN INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
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Keywords: Translation, intercultural communication, cultural equivalence, globalization, linguistic mediation, meaning transfer, translation studies, cross- cultural dialogue, translator’s role, localization.Abstract
Abstract
This article explores the role of translation as a crucial bridge in intercultural
communication. In an increasingly globalized world, translation serves not merely as
a linguistic conversion process but as a means of transmitting cultural values,
ideologies, and worldviews between societies. The study analyzes how translators act
as cultural mediators who adapt meaning, context, and style to ensure comprehension
across different cultural backgrounds. Translation errors or literal renderings can
distort meaning, while successful translation fosters understanding, tolerance, and
collaboration. By examining examples from English–Uzbek translation practices, the
article highlights the challenges of cultural equivalence and idiomatic adaptation.
Special attention is paid to the role of translation in diplomacy, education, and
literature, where it promotes mutual respect and intellectual exchange. The findings
emphasize that translation is not only a linguistic act but a form of cultural dialogue
essential for global interaction and harmony.
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