The formation and problems of translation of environmental terms in the Kazakh language lexical system

Abstract

Relevance. Nowadays social, economic and political systems are taking place in our world. It leads to the emergence of new terms and concepts. New professions also appear. The professions like consecutive interpretation, written translation, simultaneous interpretation demands high competence not only in native language, but also in mastering the foreign language. Good interpreters should have a wide lexicon, not only in the foreign language but also in their mother tongue. Purpose. Aims and tasks of such type of discourse is conditioned by the desire for accuracy an unambiguous interpretation of the text, which is realized through use of terms. Methodology. This article deals with issues concerning ecological discourse phenomenon and its features in the linguistic and translation aspect. Results. Environment becomes very important part of contemporary world community. Ecological problem permeates into communicative activity of society and influences its discursive space. Ecological issues are of the utmost importance in our century. It is due to need to protect the environment from destructive consequences of technological progress. Conclusions. Scientists outlined a special type of discourse – ecological discourse. Scientific ecological discourse has the same features as scientific discourse. Many researches should be done in this sphere, but unfortunately, in Kazakhstan scientists don’t pay enough attention to this problem.