PRINCIPLES OF TRANSLATING REALIA IN THE NOVEL “SCORPION FROM THE ALTAR” BY ABDULLA KADIRI

Abstract

This article explores the translation principles of realia in the novel “Scorpion from the Altar” by Abdulla Kadiri. The linguistic and cultural aspects of the concept of realia are discussed. Realia are linguistic units associated with the culture, customs, lifestyle, and historical experience of a particular people, and are considered means of expressing national identity. These language elements often lack direct equivalents in other languages, which creates certain difficulties in translation. The study examines the classification of realia, principles of their translation — such as transcription, explanatory translation, selection of equivalents, and other methods — and analyzes their linguocultural features.