Mistranslate

Pronunciation: /mɪsˈtrænsˌleɪt/

Definitions of mistranslate

verb to translate incorrectly or inaccurately

Example Sentences

A1 I tried to use Google Translate, but it mistranslated the entire sentence.

A2 She often mistranslates words when speaking in a foreign language.

B1 The software program has a tendency to mistranslate technical terms.

B2 It is important to double-check translations to avoid mistranslating important information.

C1 Professional translators rarely mistranslate documents due to their expertise.

C2 Mistranslating legal documents can have serious consequences in court cases.

Examples of mistranslate in a Sentence

formal It is important to ensure that the document is not mistranslated when sending it to international clients.

informal Make sure you don't mistranslate the message when you're texting your friend in another language.

slang I hope Google Translate doesn't screw up and mistranslate this for me.

figurative Her actions could easily be mistranslated as arrogance, when in reality she is just shy.

Grammatical Forms of mistranslate

• past tense: mistranslated
• plural: mistranslates
• comparative: more mistranslated
• superlative: most mistranslated
• present tense: mistranslate
• future tense: will mistranslate
• perfect tense: has mistranslated
• continuous tense: is mistranslating
• singular: mistranslate
• positive degree: mistranslate
• infinitive: to mistranslate
• gerund: mistranslating
• participle: mistranslated

Origin and Evolution of mistranslate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mistranslate' originated from the combination of 'mis-' meaning wrongly or badly and 'translate' meaning to convert text from one language to another.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mistranslate' has come to be commonly used in the context of errors or inaccuracies in translating text from one language to another.