English Loan Translations in Polish

This book offers a deep dive into the processes of loan translations, specifically focusing on English's influence in Polish language development.

The book English Loan Translations in Polish delves into the intricate dynamics of language contact, focusing particularly on the processes involved in loan translations, also known as calques. It examines various aspects such as word-formation patterns, lexicalization, idiomaticity, and the institutionalization of these translations. The author provides a comprehensive typology of loan translations and establishes criteria for their identification, making this work a valuable resource for linguists and language enthusiasts alike. A notable feature of this volume is its dictionary, which includes over 500 examples of loan translations from English to Polish.

In English Loan Translations in Polish, the author presents a corpus-based descriptive and theoretical analysis of how English polymorphemic expressions are translated into Polish. The formation of loan translations is portrayed as a unique strategy in lexical development, encompassing three main processes: borrowing, word-formation, and semantic change. This nuanced exploration highlights the morphosyntactic, semantic, and extralinguistic factors that influence the translation of set expressions from a foreign language.

The study not only contributes to the understanding of language contact phenomena but also serves as a practical guide for those interested in the evolution of language and translation practices. By providing insights into the complexities of loan translations, English Loan Translations in Polish enriches the field of linguistics and offers a significant resource for future research.