PENGARUH GAYA BAHASA TERHADAP ESTETIKA TERJEMAH “MAHFUZOT” MELALUI PENDEKATAN IDIOMATIK

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the influence of language style on the aesthetic quality of Mahfuzot translation through an idiomatic approach. Mahfuzot, a collection of wise sayings in classical Arabic, carries deep moral values, cultural context, and rhetorical beauty. Literal translation methods often result in a loss of these aesthetic elements, rendering the translated text rigid and less emotionally engaging. Therefore, this study adopts a qualitative method using a library research approach. Primary data is taken from widely taught Mahfuzot texts, supported by translation theory and linguistic aesthetics. The analysis reveals that idiomatic translation not only preserves the intended meaning but also maintains the stylistic richness and poetic nuances embedded in the original expressions. Through idiomatic choices, the messages become more relatable and resonant for the target audience, particularly in the Indonesian context. Idiomatic translation allows for cultural and emotional equivalence, ensuring that the philosophical and ethical dimensions of the sayings are not lost. Hence, this study emphasizes the importance of aesthetic consideration in translating classical literary texts. The findings serve as both an academic contribution and a practical guideline for educators, translators, and students of Arabic literature. Ultimately, idiomatic translation is positioned not merely as a linguistic technique but as a cultural bridge that sustains the spirit and beauty of the original Arabic Mahfuzot.