Bridging Language Learning and SDG 4 through AI: A Comparative Study of Google Translate and DeepL in Arabic Text Understanding
Keywords:
AI Translation, Arabic Language, Google Translate, DeepL Translate, SDG 4Abstract
This study aims to analyze the contribution of artificial intelligence (AI)-based translation tools, Google Translate (GT) and DeepL Translate (DT), in supporting Arabic language learning and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. This study uses a comparative qualitative approach by measuring three language components, namely meaning accuracy, grammatical structure, and comprehensibility. Data were obtained through a sample of Arabic narrative text translations assessed by educators and students using a 1–5 Likert scale, then analyzed descriptively. The results show that DeepL Translate is superior to Google Translate in terms of meaning accuracy and structural clarity, making it more effective for learning that requires contextual understanding of meaning. Meanwhile, Google Translate remains useful for quick and easily accessible general translation. The novelty of this study lies in the combination of AI translation analysis with the SDG 4 perspective, which emphasizes that AI translation tools not only function as linguistic tools but also as supporters of inclusive, equitable, and technology-based learning, while highlighting the importance of AI literacy for educators and learners.
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