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Semantics and Pragmatics of False Friends

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Approaches the topic of false friends from a theoretical perspective, arguing that false friends carry out a positive role as a cognitive device, mainly in literature and jokes, and suggesting some pragmatic strategies in order to restore the original sense of a text/utterance when a given translator falls victim to false friends.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780415957205
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 200
  • Published:
  • July 18, 2007
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 408 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 14, 2024

Description of Semantics and Pragmatics of False Friends

Approaches the topic of false friends from a theoretical perspective, arguing that false friends carry out a positive role as a cognitive device, mainly in literature and jokes, and suggesting some pragmatic strategies in order to restore the original sense of a text/utterance when a given translator falls victim to false friends.

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