Essays about: "onomatopoeic"

Found 3 essays containing the word onomatopoeic.

1. 1. Translating Japanese Onomatopoeia into Finnish in Literature: A Case Study

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Japanska

   Author : Kosti Vanninen; [2020]
   Keywords : literary translation; mimetics; ideophones; onomatopoeia; Japanese Finnish translation;

   Abstract : Japanese is a language rich in onomatopoeic and mimetic words, words that mimic sounds and other phenomena with their form. They are an integral part of the language and are used in nearly all situations, they also pose their own peculiar challenge to both learners and translators of Japanese. READ MORE

3. 2. P.G. Wodehouse in translation to Japanese

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Japanska

   Author : Petronella Stille; [2012]
   Keywords : PG Wodehouse; Humour; Translation; Japanese; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : Those familiar with the various comically inclined works of P.G. Wodehouse are, or should be, well aware of his idiosyncrasies, particularly in terms of his usage of specific expressions and his inventiveness in using imagery to bring across his point. READ MORE

4. 3. Onomatopoeic phrasal verbs : A corpus study of their meanings and usage in American English

   University essay from Institutionen för språk och litteratur, SOL

   Author : Oskar Rydblom; [2010]
   Keywords : Compositionality; corpus study; figurative meaning; extension of meaning; meaning; metaphors; onomatopoeia; ontological metaphors; orientational metaphors; phrasal verbs; registers; semantic;

   Abstract : This study examines how the meanings of onomatopoeic phrasal verbs are created and in which register these verbs are most frequently used. Through the study of previous research on the subject qualities of onomatopoeia and phrasal verbs are identified. READ MORE