Translation Quote by Amara Lakhous
““So many people consider their work a daily punishment. Whereas I love my work as a translator. Translation is a journey over a sea from one shore to the other. Sometimes I think of myself as a smuggler: I cross the frontier of language with my booty of words, ideas, images, and metaphors.””
About This Quote
Source interview: public talk on translation, 2019
Translation is likened to a daring journey across language frontiers, enriching both translator and audience.
In simple terms: Translation is a bold, creative crossing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace translation as adventure.
Themes
translation
creativity
adventure
Mood
inspirational
playful
Type
Translation:1
Translator:1
Work Translator:0
Translation Journey:1
Translator Translation:0
Think Smuggler:1
When to use this quote
- literary work
- multilingual projects
- creative writing
Key Concepts
cross‑cultural exchange
metaphor
journey
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks do you accept as a translator?
- How does you metaphor shape your work?
A Different Perspective
Translation may oversimplify cultural nuance.
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