TRANSLATING METHODS FOLKLORE TITLED “NYI RORO KIDUL” FROM ENGLISH TO INDONESIAN

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the translation methods found in the folk tale “Nyi Roro Kidul.”
According to Newmark's (1988) classification, translation strategies can be categorized into
procedures and methods, with the research specifically focusing on methods. Employing a
qualitative descriptive approach, the study analyzes data derived from words, phrases, and
sentences in the Nyi Roro Kidul folklore. Unlike participant interviews, the data collection
involves observation and recording from English (SL) to Indonesian (TL). The findings reveal
the presence of eight translation methods in the Nyi Roro Kidul folklore: Word-for-Word
translation, Literal translation, Faithful translation, Adaptation, Semantic translation, Free
translation, Idiomatic translation, and Communicative translation. The most frequently
observed methods in the data are Adaptation and Free Translation.