Is there a difference between a word for word translation and literal translation?

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Jackson6612

#520608 Thu, 29 May 08 05:39 PM

Is there a difference between a word for word translation and literal translation?

And what is called the translation that gives the general meaning in a more natural way?

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Difference between, Translation

Philip

#520614 Thu, 29 May 08 05:50 PM

1. I'm not aware of a term for the difference between the two. Just use the two terms.

2. You might say 'liberal', 'free' or 'up-to-date/modern/vernacular'.