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Arabic is the most difficult because of grammatical component depend on oral speech not writing .
As an arabic language translator, there is no specific language, but each language has its own difficulties and some words may not be translated.
Examples for that:
1. Jayus (Indonesian): a joke so poorly told and so unfunny that one cannot help but laugh.
2. Kyoikumama (Japanese) : A mother who relentlessly pushes her children toward academic achievement.
3. Tartle ( Scottish) : the act of hesitating while introducing someone because you have forgotten his/her name.
I only translate from English into Arabic & vice versa!
It depends on the the text and experience of the translator as it becomes easier for him with time, but, generally speaking, most of Arabic translators find that to translate from English to Arabic is easier.
As an Arabic language translator, the language I find most difficult to translate texts from, is poetic or some culture or regional languages used in specific accents in different regions.
As a translator, he / she must aware of these cultural or regional languages and expressions.
As a linguist I think that Chinese language is more difficult than other languages in translation, but generally that translation techniques are the same in all languages. like linguistic techniques, Terminology and lexicography, research tools for translators...etc
Actually, there is no thing called a difficult text. Once I know the context of the text and the message that the text is delivering, then I will be able to translate it into Arabic, trying to be as close to the meaning of the original text as I can. I don't have to translate it word by word. Just to create clear sentences, using the right words and correct grammar.
Cantonese, Hungarian, Finnish and Navajo. English isn't easy to translate, technically, but due to the common use in translations, it is definitely an automated mechanic method now.
it depend on the text every text has another meaning
I agree with experts answer. Thanks for the invitation. .
