An Analysis of the Translation of Cultural Words in the Novel Salah Asuhan into Never the Twain

Abstract

The aims of this study are to identify the category of cultural words found in Salah Asuhan novel and to find out the translation procedures and process used in translating them into English in Never the Twain novel. Qualitative and quantitative methods were applied in this study. Interview with the translator was also done through e-mail to know the process of translating the cultural words. Fifty five Indonesian cultural words were found in the novel. Material culture was the most frequent cultural word category. Those cultural words were translated with the orientation to the high readability of target readers. Cultural equivalent was the most frequent translation procedures used in translating them. Keywords: cultural words, translation procedures, translation process, Salah Asuhan, Never the Twain