Ekvivalensrelationer i tvåspråkig lexikografi

When establishing relations of equivalence between expressions ina source language and a target language, the bilingual lexicographerhas various matters to consider: (1) whether to apply the contrastiveperspective already when analyzing the source language, (2) whatkind of equivalence relationship should be established, and (3)how to handle the different degrees of conventionalization andlexicalization of concepts and expressions in the source languageand target language, respectively. In addition, modern technologyhas influenced dictionary making, dictionary usage and possibleuser groups. For instance, lacunae of equivalents have becomeobvious in web-based dictionaries. This paper discusses thesematters – after a brief initial discussion about bilingual lexicographyand its relationship to translation theory