Translate

usgb/trænzˈleɪt/
verb

To change words from one language into another language.

She translated the report from English into French.
Visual representation of "translate" - To change words from one language into another language

Often appears as...

  • translate a book
  • translate a phrase
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Cultural Nuance

Be aware that some phrases may not have a direct translation due to unique cultural references.

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Idioms like 'kick the bucket' often can't be translated word for word.
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Literal Meaning

Understand that translating too literally can sometimes make the sentence sound unnatural.

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Translating 'she let the cat out of the bag' word for word can confuse non-English speakers.
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