The Use of Euphemism in English Translation of Holy Quran by Saheeh International

In communicating, people tend to use euphemisms to hide unpleasant or embarrassing ideas which need to be understood. Al-Qur’an is one of the most important messages need to be understood well since it is an important and crucial book for Muslims. This study was aimed for identifying the types of euphemism proposed by Kaosa-Ad (Shortening; Circumlocution; Remodeling; Semantic Change; Borrowing) which were used in English Translation of Holy Qur’an by Saheeh International in Surah (chapter) Yusuf and describing the referents of each euphemism. This study was conducted by using descriptive qualitative research. The data analyzed were all verses of Surah Yusuf which consists of 111 verses. The result showed that there were three of five types of euphemisms used in Surah Yusuf which were semantic change, borrowing, and circumlocution. There were 26 euphemistic terms and their referents in total. Specifically, 20 data found in semantic change, 4 data in borrowing, and 2 data in circumlocution. The dominant type of those three types of euphemisms used was semantic change. It means that readers of Saheeh International’s translation have to understand and comprehend the meaning deeply. The result of study can be used as additional material in the courses of literature, discourse, and English for Islamic Studies (EFIS) in Islamic College