Language, culture, and image-driven interpretations in translation: A case for the university translation classroom in Ukraine

In this paper, we develop a theory of image-driven interpretations for the translation studies domain. Interpretations make core and are explained in terms mental images. An interpretation gives meaning to source-language word finds target language capture meaning, which is creative act cross-cultural transfer. ‘drawing’ images human mind by powers mind’s representational content. Our proposes role etymological insight boosting students’ interpretive skills via exposed inner forms. These archaic archetypal contain culture-specific information transmitted through generations with help language. Inner forms non-trivial triggers cultural exposure that raise awareness native foreign cultures add an in-depth dimension regular vocabulary work other good practices classroom. We pin down some influences Ukrainian words borrowings have had on Ukrainians’ mind.