Translating Certain Words into Another Language Is Very Difficult

question 24

Multiple Choice

Translating certain words into another language is very difficult. The word leader, for example, seems obvious to us, but can take on a different significance when translated into another language. This demonstrates that language:

• A) is organized into recognizable categories.
• B) can be connected to local stories and cultural values.
• C) is often embedded into texts and stories that are universal in nature.
• D) is separate from the local folklore.

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Definitions:

Compensation Theory

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