Unifying Kazakh proper names in English-language texts: the role of translation technologies and translator training


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computer-assisted translation; machine translation; standardization of proper names; Kazakh onyms; onomastic unification; translator training

Abstract

The rapid expansion of translation technologies has transformed both professional translation practice and translator education. In languages with developing digital infrastructures, such as Kazakh, the integration of machine translation and computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools has intensified the problem of variability in rendering proper names in English-language texts. Multiple parallel transliteration systems, Russian-mediated forms, and algorithm-driven adaptations frequently result in inconsistent onymic representation, affecting academic publications, official documentation, and international communication. This article examines the relationship between translation technologies and the standardization of Kazakh proper names, emphasizing the role of translator training in ensuring terminological consistency. The study is based on a survey conducted among students of L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University and the University of Ljubljana, exploring their attitudes toward digital tools, technological competence, and curricular integration of translation technologies. The findings demonstrate a high level of interest in technological training, alongside the need for structured instruction in managing standardized proper-name databases and critically evaluating machine-generated outputs. The article argues that technological proficiency must be complemented by regulatory and normative awareness to support the unification of Kazakh proper names in English-language communication.

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2026-03-31

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Popič, D. . (2026). Unifying Kazakh proper names in English-language texts: the role of translation technologies and translator training. Bulletin of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. PHILOLOGY Series, 154(1). Retrieved from https://bulphil.enu.kz/index.php/main/article/view/1259

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Vol. 154 No. 1 (2026): Bulletin of L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University. PHILOLOGY Series

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Theory and practice of translation

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