Indeterminacy in Translation

Indeterminacy in translation refers to the idea that certain meanings cannot be precisely conveyed from one language to another due to ambiguity or vagueness. Words and phrases may have multiple interpretations or cultural nuances that don't have direct equivalents in another language. This means that translators often have to make choices that may alter the original meaning. For example, a word like "home" may evoke feelings of warmth or family in English, which might be lost in translation. Thus, some meanings remain uncertain or open to interpretation across different languages.