translation — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

translation (/trænzˈleɪ.ʃən/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Culture & Society

🔊 /trænzˈleɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

Meaning: rendering into another language

The act of expressing the meaning of speech or writing in another language, or the result of doing so. It allows communication across languages.

Examples

🗣 The English translation of the novel captured both the humor and the sadness of the original.

Etymology

From Latin ‘translatio’ (a carrying across), from ‘transferre’ (to transfer).

How & Where It’s Used

Used in language work, publishing, and international communication.

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