How to Pronounce "lost in translation"
expression
LAWST in tran-SLAY-shuhn
LOST in tran-SLAY-shuhn
Definition
When meaning or details are changed, unclear, or lost during translation from one language to another. Sometimes used more broadly for communication problems between people or cultures.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔst/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /tɹænˈsɫeɪʃən/, /tɹænzˈɫeɪʃən
British English
lˈɒst/ /ˈɪn/ /tɹænslˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWST in tran-SLAY-shuhn
UK
LOST in tran-SLAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
Some jokes are lost in translation.
His message got lost in translation.
Important details were lost in translation.
The poet’s emotions were completely lost in translation when I read the English version.