Translingualism
Translingualism
Translingualism (pronunciation: /trænzˈlɪŋɡwəˌlɪzəm/) is a concept in linguistics and translation studies that refers to the process of moving between languages. The term is derived from the Latin words trans (across) and lingua (language).
Etymology
The term "translingualism" is a compound of two Latin roots: "trans-" meaning "across, beyond, through" and "lingua" meaning "language". Thus, it refers to the phenomenon of moving across or beyond languages.
Definition
Translingualism is the ability to understand and communicate in multiple languages, or the use of a language other than one's native language for communication. It is often associated with multilingualism, but differs in that it emphasizes the fluid movement between languages rather than the static knowledge of multiple languages.
Related Terms
- Multilingualism: The use of two or more languages by an individual or community.
- Code-switching: The practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of language in conversation.
- Translanguaging: The process of making meaning, shaping experiences, gaining understanding and knowledge through the use of two languages.
- Bilingualism: The ability to speak two languages fluently.
- Polyglot: A person who knows and is able to use several languages.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Translingualism
- Wikipedia's article - Translingualism
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