Afrashi, Azita (2006). On the Natural Semantic Metalanguage theory and the issue of translatability. Translation Studies [http://journal.translationstudies.ir], 4(15), 71-84.
Written in Persian.
After introducing the NSM theoretical framework, the paper addresses the idea of the innateness and universal translatability across languages of the basic semantic components that make up the Natural Semantic Metalanguage.
Approximate application of NSM principles carried out without prior training by an experienced NSM practitioner
