DIE PROBLEME BEI DER ÜBERTRAGUNG KULTURELLER ELEMENTE IN DIE ZIELSPRACHE AM BEISPIEL VON YAŞAR KEMAL'S „MEMED, MEIN FALKE"

Abstract

Translated works are one of the most important instruments of literary and cultural interaction between different cultures and languages. In the course of globalisation, more and more literary works are being translated into other languages and thus reach a wide audience. Thanks to translation, many works of Turkish literature have reached readers all over the world, and in the same way, foreign literary works have reached Turkish readers. Yaşar Kemal, one of the most translated writers of Turkish literature, is characterised by his cultural elements and Anatolian narrative style. His works such as ‘Ince Memed’ reflect the local language, idiom and culture of Anatolia. However, translating such works carries the risk that foreign readers will have difficulty understanding the text or that the works will be removed from Anatolian culture. The success of a translation depends on maintaining both the authenticity of the text and the reader's enjoyment of the work. The role of the translator is the greatest challenge in this process. When transferring the linguistic and cultural elements of the work into the target language, translators must strike a balance between preserving the spirit of the text and ensuring the reader's understanding. In particular, the translation of cultural elements such as proverbs and idioms requires in-depth cultural knowledge and creativity. According to Schleiermacher, the method chosen for translation is either to bring the reader closer to the author or to bring the author closer to the reader. However, both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages.