A Pragmatic Analysis of the English Euphemism
Lecture Notes on Language and Literature, 2023 : Euphemism is a vague expression to substitute for one thought to be unpleasant or disrespectful. English euphemism is not only a figure of speech but also a cultural phenomenon. It universally appears in human languages and diverse social environments.
Zhang Ke, Wensheng Deng, Han Xue
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One Novel and Multiple Voices: Tackling Euphemism in Five Arabic Translations of Animal Farm
Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2023 This study investigates the processes used by George Orwell in the formation of euphemism in Animal Farm and examines how far five Arabic translations of the novel succeed in conveying the euphemistic purposes of the Source text, and the euphemism ...
Mohammed Albarakati +2 more
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A Contrastive Case Study on Contemporary Diplomatic Language regarding the War in Ukraine [PDF]
Philologia, 2023 This article examines the use of euphemisms in contemporary diplomatic language, specifically analysing their application in the context of the War in Ukraine.
Galina BOBEICĂ
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Interpretation of Euphemism in the Holy Quran
International Journal of Language and Literary Studies, 2023 The translation/interpretation of sacred texts is a thorny issue in translation studies as this type of translation involves dealing with words that represent real beliefs whose conveyance should be done accurately and adequately.
Rahaf Al-Ahmad, A. Alharthi
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THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: METAPHORICAL EUPHEMISM IN INDONESIAN PRESIDENT’S FACEBOOK COMMENTS
LiNGUA: Jurnal Ilmu Bahasa dan Sastra, 2023 In this era of digitalization, national politicians are increasingly embracing social media as a means of effective communication with the people they govern.
Sigit Haryanto +6 more
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Eufemisme Bahasa Indonesia dalam Bidang Profesi [PDF]
, 2017 This research aims to (1) describes some processes of euphemism formation and (2) explains some factors behind those formations. It uses descriptive qualitative method with observing and note taking as techniques for data collecting.
Mualafina, R. F. (Rawinda)
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Euphemisms and Ethics: A Language-Centered Analysis of Penn State’s Sexual Abuse Scandal [PDF]
, 2013 For 15 years, former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky used his Penn State University perquisites to lure young and fatherless boys by offering them special access to one of the most revered football programs in the country.
Fyke, Jeremy, Lucas, Kristen
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Euphemism and Dysphemism on Deddy Corbuzier’s Podcast as Teaching Material for Discussion Text
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research, 2022 Each person's language variety has its characteristics or uniqueness. Language implementation can give positive and negative connotations (euphemisms and dysphemisms).
Ermira Nilansari Putri +3 more
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ANALISIS TERJEMAHAN EUFEMISME ORGAN DAN AKTIFITAS SEKSUAL DALAM NOVEL FIFTY SHADES OF GREY
Prasasti: Journal of Linguistics, 2017 This research is aimed to: (1) identify the kinds of euphemism sexual organ and sexual activity in Fifty Shades of Grey novel, (2) identify the translation techniques used by the translator in translating sexual organ and sexual activity with euphemism,
Desi Zauhana Arifin +2 more
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A Change in Saudi Attitudes From Use of Euphemism to Taboo: A Sociolinguistic Study
Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 2022 For this paper, we studied the use of linguistic taboo words in Saudi Arabian society. Three main taboo topics were addressed in the current study: the use of taboo words in social contexts, the use of taboo sex words, and the use of taboo swear words. A
S. Alqahtani, N. A. Busabaa, H. Salih
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