The Role of Translation in Developing Arabic

This study evaluates the impact of translation on Arabic. It also identifies the linguistic aspects that may be influenced by translation and determines whether these influences are signs of development or decay in the language. Specifically, the study aims at answering the following questions: (1) What is the role of translation in developing the Arabic language? (2) What aspects of language may change owing to the influence of translation? (3) How should the impact of translation on language be viewed? Is it development or decay? It was found that translation plays a positive effect in enriching Arabic, especially in the field of vocabulary. Finally, a number of recommendations are proposed.