CLASS 6:

TRANSLATTING GUIDES
Several things to keep in mind when translating:
1. Meanings are not restricted by the source language patterns
2. Meaning should be conveyed accurately with no misinterpretation or
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misleading language
Be aware of the notion register!
Ensure to not losing certainty of meaning in the source text
No free translation
Do not use everyday language
Do not look at the model answer unless you have completed each
task
Consult your dictionaries when you find problems
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LEARNING ACTIVITY 1
Translating Students Guide

Task 1
Lets read together!
Paragraph 1 (p 6.4)
All new students should provide themselves .. the Registers
Office and the Union Society (students union) require one each;
your Department may require two or more
Language Point : One (satu, sebuah)
This is my loved one.
The banking ones are met with almost universal derision (?)

Task 2
Lets read together!
Paragraph 2
If you are an undergraduate you must attend for interview with a number of
academic staff from your Department. Please use the map of the
University to find your way about.
Language Point :
Must (harus, mesti, wajib) Task 2b (p 6.7)
Most (paling, dominan kebanyakan, sebagian besar) Task 2c
Infinitive of purpose : Verb (1,2) + to + Verb (1)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Failed to agree : gagal untuk bersepakat

Intended to agree
: bermaksud untuk setuju
Continue to argue
: terus berdebat
Committed to do
: berkomitmen untuk melakukan
Determined to avoid
: bertekad untuk mencegah

Task 3
Lets read together!
Paragraph 6
Note that it is essential for you to apply to your LEA for a grant
each year even if you suspect that none will be awarded or
you are going abroad as part of your studies. If you do this and
are eligible for any award, your Tuition Fees will be paid by your
LEA.
Language point :
even (meskipun, walaupun, bahkan)
Conditional clause : if (present tense) --- will (future tense)
If you refuse to obey, I will punish you (O)
If you refuse then I will punish you (O)

5-minutes break
Translate paragraph 3,4,5,7,8
Explain task 2 (Due Oct 21)

LEARNING ACTIVITY 2
Translating Recipes

Task 1
Lets read together!
Paragraph 1 (p 6.30)
Yoghurt
If you are using yoghurt, why not try making your own?......., and a simplified
method that calls for warm water and powdered skimmed milk.
Language Point :
own VS reflexive
1. I buy my own book : saya membeli buku saya saja (buku untuk orang lain saya tidak beli)
2. I buy this book by myself : saya sendiri yang membeli buku saya (saya melakukannya sendiri, bukan orang lain)
3. He used his own people as hostages dreadfully :Dia (laki-laki) dengan kejam memanfaatkan orangnya sendiri
sebagai sandera.

Phrasal verbs : -to call

Called for (menuntut, meminta)
Called on (menghimbau, singgah)

Called upon (mengunjungi, memanggil)

Called out (memanggil, menyerukan)

Task 2
Lets read together!
Paragraph 2
I prefer using goats milk to cows because
Languange Point : Verb + ing
1. Gerund : fishing, swimming
2. Prefer + V(1) + ing
I prefer swimming than running
I prefer using coconut than milk
I prefer chocolate over chips

Task 3
Lets read together!
Paragraph 3
Warm the milk in a saucepan to just above blood heat. Pour into
a flask or crock and add 2 heaped tablespoons of plain natural
yoghurt.. Read the label to be sure that it contains a real
yoghurt culture which is needed to transform the milk (lots of
so-called yoghurt dont)
Languange Point :
1. Imperative (still remember?)

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Task 4
Lets read together!
Paragraph 4
Stir the starter in well and replace the lid of the thermos flask or
crock After 6-8 hours you will have cultured yoghurt.
Languange Point :
1. Future perfect tense
She would have been here if that accident didnt happen. (Dia
seharusnya bisa berada di sini jika kecelakaan tersebut tidak
terjadi)
By next week she will have been here for a year. (Per minggu
depan, keberadaan dia di sini terhitung sudah 1 tahun)

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Task 5
Lets read together!
Paragraph 5
Transfer the yoghurt to the fridge and use it for museli, drinks,
soups, dressings, frozen desserts etc. If your yoghurt goes sour,
youll have to buy another starter and begin fresh
Languange Point : Conditional Task 5.b

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