Keterbacaan dan Kesepadanan Makna dalam Terjemahan Buku Cerita Anak: Studi Penerapan Metode Literal dan Word-for-Word
Keywords:
Keterbacaan, kesepadanan makna, buku anak, penerjemahan budaya, eksprese emosionalAbstract
This study aims to analyze the readability and semantic equivalence in the translation of a bilingual
children’s book entitled The Amazing Invisible Tiger. The primary focus lies in how meaning from the
source text is transferred into the target language while considering the characteristics of child readers,
particularly in terms of sentence structure, word choice, language style, emotional expression, and
cultural context. A qualitative descriptive method was employed to analyze the translation data, with
specific categories including sentence length and complexity, lexical familiarity, child – appropriate
language style, as well as lexical accuracy, emotional nuance, and cultural adaptation. The findings
indicate that while most of the translations are lexically accurate, several shifts and shortcomings
remain in the expressive style and cultural relevance, which affect readability and reader engagement.
Overly literal translations tend to produce rigid and emotionally flat sentences, reducing the story’s
appeal for children. Furthermore, the lack of cultural adaptation contributes to narrative dissonance
within the local context. These findings highlight the importance of a multidimensional approach in
children’s book translation one that not only emphasizes accuracy but also ensures the language
remains vivid, emotionally engaging, and relatable to children’s linguistic and social experiences. This
research is expected to contribute to children’s translation practices and offer insights into strategies that are more responsive to the psychological needs of young readers.
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