Mamangan Social Science Journal
Vol 12, No 3 (2025): Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Mamangan Accredited 2 (SK Dirjen Ristek Dikti No. 0173/C3/DT

An Analysis Of Students’ Difficulties In Translating Poetry From English To Indonesian at HKBP Nommensen University

Sinambela, Erika (Unknown)
Pakpahan, Carolina (Unknown)
Manurung, Lastri Wahyuni (Unknown)
Dakhi, Adoramos (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Aug 2025

Abstract

This research investigates the challenges faced by students in translating poetry from English to Indonesian at HKBP Nommensen University. The complexity of poetic language, characterized by symbolic meanings, figures of speech, and ungrammatical structures, significantly complicates the translation process. A descriptive qualitative methodology was employed, utilizing a poetry translation test and interviews with 20 students. The findings reveal that students predominantly struggle with lexical choices, contextual understanding, and grammatical accuracy, resulting in ineffective translations. Most participants indicated difficulties in selecting appropriate diction and understanding poetic nuances, often leading to inaccuracies. The study concludes that enhancing vocabulary and translation skills through targeted instructional strategies could improve student performance in translating poetry. Recommendations for educators and students are provided to address these challenges effectively.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jurnal-mamangan

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Subject

Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Mamangan with registered number ISSN 2301-8496 (Print) and ISSN 2503-1570 (Online) is peer review journal published by Sociology Education Department of PGRI University West Sumatera The journal is to disseminating research and conceptual article in the field of social and ...