The English Translation of 'WA' in Quranic Text (Paperback)

This study investigates the Arabic conjunction 'wa' and how it is translated into English. Firstly, it aims to examine the conjunctive relations posed by each 'wa' found in surah Yasin and how they are translated in the surah. It then tries to assess the semantic functions of these 'wa' and whether the English translations match with the meaning in the source text. It was found that the semantic function of 'wa' when translated to English is not always direct (one-to- one or 'wa' = 'and') rather 'wa' can translates into nothing/ zero, or it may be replaced by other conjunctions and prepositions such as 'by', however', while etc. The study also reveals two additional semantic functions of 'wa' which have not been stated before, namely; denying 'wa' (wa + ma, or wa + la), and conditional 'wa' (wa + Law).

General

Imprint:	Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	April 2012
First published:	April 2012
Authors:	Yassir Ahmed Alsbagh • Imran Ho-Abdullah
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	104
ISBN-13:	978-3-659-11500-4
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Literacy Promotions
LSN:	3-659-11500-2
Barcode:	9783659115004

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