translation
word
/tɹænˈsɫeɪʃən/
trans-LAY-shuhn
/tɹænslˈeɪʃən/
trans-LAY-shuhn
Definition
The process of changing words or text from one language into another, or the result of this process.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in academic and professional contexts. 'Translation' can refer to both the act and the finished product. Don't confuse with 'interpretation' (spoken translation). Collocations: 'literal translation,' 'machine translation,' 'accurate translation.'
Spanish: traducciónPortuguese (BR): traduçãoPortuguese (PT): traduçãoChinese (Simplified): 翻译Chinese (Traditional): 翻譯Hindi: अनुवादArabic: ترجمةBengali: অনুবাদRussian: переводJapanese: 翻訳Vietnamese: bản dịchKorean: 번역Turkish: çeviriUrdu: ترجمہIndonesian: terjemahan
Example Sentences
Is there an official translation of this website?
natural
Her translation is very easy to understand.
basic
I used an online tool for the translation.
natural
This is a translation of the original book.
basic
I need a translation of this document.
basic
Sometimes a translation doesn’t capture the original meaning perfectly.
natural