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Journal : Lexicon

Loss of Cultural Meaning in Netflix’s Gadis Kretek Indonesian-English Translation Wulandari, Putu Gita Putri; Sosiowati, I Gusti Ayu Gde; Laksminy, Luh Putu
Lexicon Vol 12, No 2 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/lexicon.v12i2.107042

Abstract

This study investigates the phenomenon of information loss in the Indonesian-English translation of cultural terms in the Netflix series Gadis Kretek (Cigarette Girl), focusing on how key cultural nuances are reduced or omitted in the translation process. The study highlights the challenges faced when rendering culturally embedded into English, raising concerns about accuracy and cultural authenticity. This study used comprehensive semantic-componential analysis, guided by Larson’s Componential Analysis (1998) and Nida and Taber’s theory of Loss and Gain of Information (1982), applied specifically to Indonesian cultural contexts in audiovisual translation. Utilising qualitative methodologies, such as documentation, observation, and linguistic comparison, the study uncovers significant semantic reductions, including the omission of cultural values, historical context, and social connotations. The causes of these losses are considered to be primarily attributed to a lack of specificity in English, cultural and social gaps, and structural differences between the languages. In conclusion, the study emphasises the necessity for culturally sensitive translation strategies, with the core finding being that linguistic equivalence alone is insufficient to preserve cultural depth in cross-cultural translations.
Co-Authors Agustina, Kezia Anak Agung Istri Agung Tri Purnami Angelica, Evania Cristiana, Olga Dewi, Sagung Shanti Sari F. I M. Brata Gede Primahadi Wijaya Rajeg Gek Wulan Novi Utami Hanny Milanda Hendrayani, Dewa Ayu Febry Hizkia Richard Sabathon Sihombing I Gst Ngurah Kt Sulibra I Gst Ngurah Kt Sulibra, I Gst Ngurah I Gusti Ayu Gede Sosiowati I Gusti Ayu Mahatma Agung I Gusti Ngurah Galih Pawitra I Ketut Ngurah Sulibra I Ketut Sudewa I Ketut Tika I Komang Sumaryana Putra I MADE RAJEG I Made Suastra I Made Teguh Setiawan I Made Teja Kumara Sena I Nengah Ketut Sulibra I Nengah Sudipa I Nyoman Aryawibawa I Nyoman Sedeng I Nyoman Tri Ediwan Ida Bagus Putra Yadnya Ida Bagus Rai Putra, Ida Bagus Rai Kadek Ayu Dwi Pramita Yanti Kadek Dinda Dwi Mahadewi Kadek Yuda Wardana Kebar, Metison Ismal Krisnawati, Ni Luh Putu Luh Ayu Deviana Sintya Luhur, Ayu Nirmala Made Detriasmita Saientisna Made Yuni Swari Mahardika, Ida Bagus Pradnyana Mahendra, Alvindo Mahesanti, Desak Gede Tarisa Malini, Ni Luh Nyoman Seri Malini Ni Kadek Ayuk Ita Sari Dewi Ni Kadek Yunitha Kurnianty Ni Ketut Sri Rahayuni Ni Komang Sri Sapitri Ni Luh Nyoman Seri Malini Ni Luh Putu Krisnawati Ni Putu Sheila Damota Ni Putu Yefta Helen Jayantrina Novita Mulyana, Novita Okasunu, I Gusti Ayu Sundari Pikha Nusawan Purnami, Anak Agung Istri Agung Tri Putu Asrini Putu Intan Meldy Umantari Putu Lirishati Soethama Rina Ayu Pertiwi Salsabila, Fawzia Putri Shan Derwin Susanto Suarnanda, Ni Kadek Dea Nirmala Sulibra, I Ketut Ngurah Surbakti, Dea Evelyn Wulandari, Putu Gita Putri Yanti, Eka Juni Yasinta Nyoman Mariantini