RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Nováková, Eva T1 Contrastive analysis, linguistics, and translation: rivals or allies? JF Bohemica Olomucensia YR 2019 VO 11 IS 2 SP 200 OP 227 DO 10.5507/bo.2019.022 UL https://bohemica.upol.cz/artkey/boh-201902-0010.php AB The paper discusses principles of the contrastive functional analysis (CFA) and its practical application in translation. It ponders on the relationship between contrastive linguistics and translation studies, proposes a model of CFA and tests its potential and limits in translation criticism.