THE STUDY OF RUSSIAN INDEFINITE PRONOUNS AND THE METHODS USED FOR TRANSLATING THEM INTO PERSIAN

Abstract

The article studies the entire topic of indefinite pronouns used in Russian language and techniques used for translating them into Persian. The task of the research is to study Russian indefinite pronouns according to their Persian equivalents and the differences between these two. The importance of this subject and the existing incompatibility of the concept of indefinite pronouns in Persian and Russian language, causes difficulties in the process of translation for language learners. Thereby, more study is required on this subject. Novelty of this subject is due to lack of professional researches about conceptual, structural and practical differences of these pronouns. The article is practical and useful for students facing difficulties in this subject. The method used in this article is a comparative study of indefinite pronouns of Russian and Persian languages. The references authorized by the Russian and Persian linguists and grammar scientists are used in the theoretical part of the article. There are numerous indefinite pronouns in Russian causing difficulties for translators while translating into Persian. The work helps to conclude that Persian indefinite pronouns unlike Russian indefinite pronouns do not have ambiguity gradation. This result is used for familiarizing students with different meanings of these pronouns, helping them through translation process and finally presenting them a correct understanding of the gist of Russian texts with indefinite pronoun used in them.