Linguistics and Languages

Subtitling Saudi Arabic slang into English: the case of "The Book of the Sun" on Netflix

S. Ali, H. Al-jabri, et al.

This study delves into the challenges of translating Saudi Arabic slang expressions in the Netflix film 'The Book of the Sun'. Conducted by Sukayna Ali, Hanan Al-Jabri, Amer AL-Adwan, and Wan Rose Eliza Abdul Rahman, it reveals that while the subtitling strategies are diverse, they ultimately fall short in capturing the full essence of the original slang. Discover the intricate dynamics of language and culture through this analysis.

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Abstract

This study analyzes the subtitling of Saudi Arabic slang expressions into English, using the Netflix film "The Book of the Sun" as a corpus. It examines three dimensions of slang: originality, conciseness, and humor, and investigates the subtitling strategies employed. The findings reveal that all slang terms are original, some are concise due to mapping to the *farsala* verb template, and subtitling strategies include generalization, paraphrase, official equivalent, direct translation, and cultural substitution. However, the study concludes that these strategies are ineffective in conveying the full meaning of the slang expressions.

Publisher

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS

Published On

Apr 03, 2024

Authors

Sukayna Ali, Hanan Al-Jabri, Amer AL-Adwan, Wan Rose Eliza Abdul Rahman

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