retranslations
Fresh language versions
Retranslations are new translations of works that have been translated before.
A classic novel may receive multiple retranslations as language evolves and translators bring fresh interpretations: The latest retranslation of Anna Karenina aims for a more contemporary voice.
Retranslations often spark debate about fidelity to the original versus accessibility for modern readers.
Assigned meaning
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- versionA distinct form
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- localizationAdapting for specific markets
rewording · conversion · transcription · transposition · bilingual · multilingual · source text · target language
New version or information
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- improvementPositive change in quality
- reworkingModifying something already made
amendment · emendation · redraft · restoration · refinement · reinterpretation · revised edition · overhaul
Sacred religious writings
- BibleChristian sacred writings
- QuranIslam's central scripture
- TorahJudaism's core scripture
- SeptuagintGreek translation of Hebrew scriptures
King James · liturgy · sacred text · gospel · psalm · verse · canonical · devotional
interpretation
Assigned meaning
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
- versionA distinct form
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
localization · rewording · conversion · transcription · transposition · bilingual · multilingual · source text · target language · faithfulness
update
New version or information
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- improvementPositive change in quality
reworking · amendment · emendation · redraft · restoration · refinement · reinterpretation · revised edition · overhaul · reassessment
scripture
Sacred religious writings
Septuagint · King James · liturgy · sacred text · gospel · psalm · verse · canonical · devotional · ecclesiastical
- translated bookstranslations, literary translations, Bible translations, poetry translations, modern translations
retranslationsoriginal works
Uncopied creative productions
original compositions · source texts · originals · primary texts · back-translations