Language A is what you speak
Language B can express something unexpressible in your language
A translation can either:
- Describe the closest thing in langA to the concept in langB
- Stretch & grow langA towards the novel concept, so you can perceive it & wield it
This stretching & growth is a change to your mind. A permanent alteration to who you are, of your future potential and capacity. Who is directing this growth? Who is taking responsibility for this choice with enormous consequences?