The Validity of Componential Analysis In Translating Metaphor

Abstract

Componential Analysis is a means by which an accurate account of sense relations, that hold among lexemes, can be given. This technique is met with contentions by some ,but on the whole, it is a valid and substantiated technique. It accounts for sense relations which make it of great use to studies based on these relations and this makes Componential Analysis have different uses. This technique is utilized in this paper as a means to interpret metaphors of universal nature and translate them in English and Arabic .Being based on the existence of universals and cultural overlaps, Componential Analysis achieves the aim for which it is used here