is there anyone who can tell me what is the opposite of "a direct translation" or "a literal translation"
i'd like to know what 의역 means in English

for example :
this is a direct translation of English text
이는 영문을 직역한 것 입니다

this is _______________ of English text
이는 영문을 의역한 것 입니다

maybe it could be "a liberal translation" but i'm not so sure

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somnus21

2021年5月5日

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英語 (美國)

We usually say “loose translation” which means you’re getting the main point across and not translating word for word.

You can also use the word “paraphrase” which again means you’re getting the main point across without saying/translating word for word. You can also use “paraphrase” which means to shorten something but still get the main idea.

B: Can you come to the party tomorrow?
A: I don’t think I can make it. I need to finish my project, then I have to do laundry, and clean the house. I have too much to do.
B (to friends): To paraphrase, A said no.

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Sam_I_Am

2021年5月5日

英語 (美國)

It's called an idiomatic translation but most people won't know what that means.
You'll still probably have to say that you're explaining the meaning of the message and not the literal translation.

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somnus21

2021年5月5日

英語 (美國)

We usually say “loose translation” which means you’re getting the main point across and not translating word for word.

You can also use the word “paraphrase” which again means you’re getting the main point across without saying/translating word for word. You can also use “paraphrase” which means to shorten something but still get the main idea.

B: Can you come to the party tomorrow?
A: I don’t think I can make it. I need to finish my project, then I have to do laundry, and clean the house. I have too much to do.
B (to friends): To paraphrase, A said no.

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Anipang

2021年5月5日

韓語

@somnus21
thank you so much for your clear explanation :D i understand what you're saying
then, can i use it this way?

1.
this is a loose translation of English text

2.
it's not good to make a loose translation of English text

3.
you shouldn't make a loose translation from English to Korean