Translation

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /trænsˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of translation

noun the process of translating words or text from one language into another

Example Sentences

A1 I need a translation of this document into Spanish.

A2 She is studying French translation at university.

B1 The accuracy of the translation is crucial in legal documents.

B2 He works as a professional translator, specializing in medical translations.

C1 The translation of the novel won several awards for its linguistic excellence.

C2 The poet's translation of ancient texts is considered a masterpiece of literary interpretation.

adjective relating to the act or process of translating

Example Sentences

A1 The translation app helped me understand the foreign menu.

A2 She used a translation tool to communicate with her international clients.

B1 The translation services provided accurate and reliable results.

B2 The company hired a professional translator for the document translation.

C1 His translation skills were highly praised by the literary community.

C2 The novel's translation captured the essence of the original text beautifully.

Examples of translation in a Sentence

formal The accuracy of the translation was crucial for the success of the international negotiations.

informal I used Google Translate for a quick translation of the document.

slang I asked my buddy for a translation of the text message I received.

figurative The artist's unique style is a translation of their emotions onto the canvas.

Grammatical Forms of translation

past tense

translated

plural

translations

comparative

more translated

superlative

most translated

present tense

translate

future tense

will translate

perfect tense

have translated

continuous tense

is translating

singular

translation

positive degree

translated

infinitive

to translate

gerund

translating

participle

translated

Origin and Evolution of translation

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'translation' originated from the Latin word 'translatio', which means 'to carry across'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'translation' has come to refer to the act of rendering text from one language to another, as well as the process of conveying meaning or essence from one form to another.