Transliterate
verb
To change words from one alphabet or language into equivalent characters or sounds of another alphabet or language.
She can transliterate Russian text into English
Often appears as...
- transliterate text
- transliterate a word
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To change words from one alphabet or language into equivalent characters or sounds of another alphabet or language.
She can transliterate Russian text into English
Often appears as...
- transliterate text
- transliterate a word
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Not Translation
Transliterating is not translating; it focuses on letters, not meaning.
When you transliterate the Hindi word 'नमस्ते', it becomes 'namaste'.
Pro Tip 2/3Sounds Matter
Transliteration pays attention to the sounds of the original language.
The Arabic 'جميل' is transliterated to 'jameel', keeping the pronunciation intact.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Insight
Proper transliteration requires understanding of the source language's sounds system.
Transliterating Japanese 'ありがとう' to 'arigatou' requires knowing the sounds.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Translation
Transliterating is not translating; it focuses on letters, not meaning.
When you transliterate the Hindi word 'नमस्ते', it becomes 'namaste'.
Pro Tip 2/3Sounds Matter
Transliteration pays attention to the sounds of the original language.
The Arabic 'جميل' is transliterated to 'jameel', keeping the pronunciation intact.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Insight
Proper transliteration requires understanding of the source language's sounds system.
Transliterating Japanese 'ありがとう' to 'arigatou' requires knowing the sounds.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Translation
Transliterating is not translating; it focuses on letters, not meaning.
When you transliterate the Hindi word 'नमस्ते', it becomes 'namaste'.
Pro Tip 2/3Sounds Matter
Transliteration pays attention to the sounds of the original language.
The Arabic 'جميل' is transliterated to 'jameel', keeping the pronunciation intact.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Insight
Proper transliteration requires understanding of the source language's sounds system.
Transliterating Japanese 'ありがとう' to 'arigatou' requires knowing the sounds.
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