DOMESTICATION AND FOREIGNIZATION IN ENGLISH–KAZAKH CHILDREN'S STORY

This article examines the application of the translation strategies of domestication and foreignization in the translation of children’s stories from English into Kazakh. Drawing on contemporary translation theory, the study analyzes how linguistic, cultural, and pragmatic adaptations are employed to ensure both comprehensibility and cultural relevance for young Kazakh readers. Particular attention is paid to culture-specific elements, such as realia, names, idiomatic expressions, and moral values, and to the ways translators balance accessibility with the preservation of foreign cultural features. The research adopts a qualitative, comparative approach, using selected English–Kazakh children’s story translations as case studies to identify prevailing tendencies in strategy choice. The findings demonstrate that domestication is frequently favored to enhance readability and educational effectiveness, while foreignization is selectively applied to promote intercultural awareness and cultural diversity. The article contributes to the field of Translation Studies by highlighting the pedagogical and ideological implications of translation strategies in children’s literature within the English–Kazakh language pair.