vertaalwetenschap

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of vertalen +‎ wetenschap.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vɛrˈtaːlˌʋeː.tə(n).sxɑp/, /vərˈtaːlˌʋeː.tə(n).sxɑp/

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• Hyphenation: ver‧taal‧we‧ten‧schap

Noun

vertaalwetenschap f (uncountable)

1. translation studies

   Synonym: vertaalkunde

Usage notes

There is a subtle distinction between vertaalwetenschap and vertaalkunde, with the former focusing on theoretical aspects while the latter has a more practical orientation.