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Meaning of Skopostheorie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

/ˌskəʊpəʊsˌteɪəˈɹiː/

Definitions

The idea that translating and interpreting should primarily take into account the function of both the source and target text.

uncountable

Examples

“[T]he concept of loyalty suggested by Christiane Nord […] to correct the client-subservient potential of Skopostheorie has both an inherent asymmetry and a value judgement attached to it.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

Skoptic syndrome Skoptsy Skora Skoracki skoramis skordalia