The translation of idioms in children’s cartoons: A comparative analysis of English dialogues and Lithuanian subtitles
The translation of idioms in children’s cartoons: A comparative analysis of English dialogues and Lithuanian subtitles

Summary/Abstract: The article is focused on the translation of English idioms in the Lithuanian subtitles of children’s cartoons. The aims of the article are to find out whether the element of meaning or the composition of meaning and form gets preference in the Lithuanian translation; to present the perception and use of the term idiom in English and Lithuanian; and to show the processes which take place during the translation of English idioms containing proper nouns. The article is a case study and refers to the analysis of five children’s cartoons.

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