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Translation

🇬🇧 UK /["/trænzˈleɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/trænzˈleɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Translation

the process of changing something that is written or spoken into another language

In simple words: Changing words from one language to another.

Translation in a sentence

• The translation of the poem captures its beauty perfectly.
• I need a translation of this document from Spanish to English.
• Her translation of the novel gained much praise from critics.
• The translation may vary depending on the context.
• He works as a professional translator specializing in legal translation.
• The translation of languages is essential for global communication.
• To understand the nuances, a good translation is necessary.
• Cultural translation requires understanding both language and context.

How to use Translation

Use 'translation' when discussing converting written or spoken words between languages. It's appropriate in both academic and casual contexts but avoid it in informal slang conversations.

Grammar pattern

translation + of + text/language

Memory hint

Think of 'translate' and 'action' — translation is the action of translating.

Related words

Collocations with Translation

• accurate
• correct
• exact
• do
• make
• produce
• read
• process
• service
• work
• in translation
• translation from
• translation into
• lose something in
• accurate
• correct
• exact
• do
• make
• produce
• read
• process
• service
• work
• in translation
• translation from
• translation into
• lose something in
• accurate
• correct
• exact
• do
• make
• produce
• read
• process
• service
• work
• in translation
• translation from
• translation into
• lose something in

Synonyms for Translation

• interpretation
• conversion
• rendering
• transliteration

Opposites of Translation

• mistranslation
• misinterpretation

Common mistakes with Translation

• Confusing 'translation' with 'transcription', which is different.
• Using 'translate' as a noun instead of 'translation'.

Frequently asked questions about Translation

What does Translation mean?

Changing words from one language to another.

What is the definition of Translation?

the process of changing something that is written or spoken into another language

How do you use Translation in a sentence?

The translation of the poem captures its beauty perfectly.

Can you give another example of Translation?

I need a translation of this document from Spanish to English.

What are synonyms for Translation?

Common alternatives include interpretation, conversion, rendering, transliteration.

What is the opposite of Translation?

Opposite meanings include mistranslation, misinterpretation.

What words go with Translation?

It commonly pairs with accurate, correct, exact, do, make, produce, read, process, service, work, in translation, translation from, translation into, lose something in, accurate, correct, exact, do, make, produce, read, process, service, work, in translation, translation from, translation into, lose something in, accurate, correct, exact, do, make, produce, read, process, service, work, in translation, translation from, translation into, lose something in.

What are common mistakes when using Translation?

Confusing 'translation' with 'transcription', which is different. Using 'translate' as a noun instead of 'translation'.

How do you pronounce Translation?

US: /["/trænzˈleɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/trænzˈleɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Translation?

Use 'translation' when discussing converting written or spoken words between languages. It's appropriate in both academic and casual contexts but avoid it in informal slang conversations.

What CEFR level is Translation?

"Translation" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.