A Study of Subtitle Translation Strategies Used to Translate the Offensive Language in Billions

Authors

  • Niko Hernando English Department, Faculty of Humanities and Creative Industries, Petra Christian University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9744/katakita.10.2.207-214

Keywords:

auditorium, konser, pendekatan perilaku, pertunjukan seni, seni musik

Abstract

This study examines the expressions considered as offensive language produced by all characters in their workplaces in Billions and the subtitle translation strategies used to translate them. The writer applied two theories: Battistella’s (2005) theory of offensive language and Pedersen’s (2011) theory of subtitle translation strategy. This study was done using a qualitative approach. The expressions produced fall into all four categories: Vulgarity, Epithets, Profanity, and Obscenity. In addition, four out of six subtitle translation strategies are used to translate the offensive language: Substitution, Omission, Generalization, and Direct Translation. Both Retention and Specification are not used. Some expressions that are linguistically considered offensive language may not carry the offense when applied in a certain context of the conversation. Substituting the offensive language with another local expression ensures the message is delivered and maintains the unpleasant impression whereas euphemizing or eliminating it may significantly alter the original nuance.

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Published

2022-10-27

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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2022)

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