An Error Analysis of Translating Abstract from Bahasa Indonesia Into English

The study investigated error analysis of translating abstract from bahasa Indonesia into English language. The study concerned about the equivalency which was required to be considered in translation process. This study aims to analyze the mistakes made by the students in translating Indonesia abstract into English without equivalency. This research used descriptive qualitative using test and interview methods to collecting data. Perspective students in writing abstract is difficult because lack of vocabulary, translating words that are too formal in source language, tenses, and forming these words into a sentence according to the writing rules. The results projected that students made mistakes In borrowing: qualitatitif, ides, and partisipan. In calque: communication good, strategy meta�cognitive, and technique interview. In transposition: with other students and most often. In equivalency: supported and opinion, besides that, that condition, thus, branding, and acknowledge.