What is a literal translation?

Definition

A literal translation is a translation that follows closely the form of the source language.

Also known as:

word-for-word translation

Source
	Larson 1984 10

Concept module: literal translation
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): L
In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
In bookshelf: Linguistics

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