What are some examples of context in translation?

Can you give me examples of how context affects translation?

Sure! Context can change the meaning of words or phrases significantly. For instance, the word 'bank' can mean a financial institution or the side of a river, depending on the context.

That's interesting! Can you provide another example?

Absolutely! Consider the phrase 'I can't wait.' In a casual context, it expresses excitement, but in a formal context, it might be interpreted as impatience.

What about idiomatic expressions? How does context play a role there?

Great question! Idioms often rely on cultural context. For example, 'kick the bucket' means to die, but without cultural knowledge, a literal translation could confuse someone.

Thanks! This really helps clarify how important context is in translation.