This article analyzes the translation of culture-specific items in “Saodat Asri Qissalari” by Ahmad Lutfi Kazanchi using Newmark’s (1988) taxonomy . It highlights the challenges of translating conceptual metaphors and phraseological units while maintaining the text's linguistic integrity and cultural resonance. By applying Newmark`s strategies, this study demonstrates how to preserve the emotional and cultural essence of the source text for English-speaking audiences. This approach underscores the importance of nuanced translation practices in enhancing cross-cultural communication and making literary texts more accessible. The findings show the effectiveness of Newmark's techniques in addressing semantic and cultural challenges in literary translation.

Culture-specific items, translation challenges, conceptual metaphors

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