Saputra, Mahmud Dwi (2026) An Analysis of Students’ Ability in Translating English Idiom in The Short Movie ‘The Dentist’. Undergraduate thesis, UIN Jurai Siwo Lampung.

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Abstract

This study aims to analyze the ability of fifth-semester students in the English Education Study Program at UIN Jurai Siwo Lampung in translating English idioms from the short film The Dentist. The research focuses on two aspects: (1) identifying common errors in idiom translation, and (2) examining the translation strategies used by students. A descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach was employed. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis involving 13 students divided into three groups.

The results reveal three main types of errors: literal translation errors (most frequent), contextual errors, and cultural unawareness errors. Group 3 made the most literal errors, such as translating "hold out on me" word-for-word as "hold me back from leaving." In terms of strategies, three distinct approaches were identified: Group 1 used analytical-contextual strategies (paraphrasing and visual analysis), Group 2 employed intuitive-collaborative strategies (linguistic intuition and group discussion), while Group 3 relied on mechanical-literal strategies (digital dictionaries and literal translation).

The study concludes that successful idiom translation requires skills in visual context analysis, cultural understanding, and group collaboration. The short film The Dentist proved effective as a learning medium by providing authentic communicative situations. However, cultural barriers remain a major challenge, especially for idioms that lack direct equivalents in Indonesian. These findings can serve as a basis for developing more effective methods for teaching idiom translation.

Keywords : English Education, Idiom Translation, Translation Errors, Translation Strategies, Short Film, Visual Context.

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