Translation Techniques

noun a word, phrase, or idiom originating from or commonly used in the English language

• The use of Anglicisms in the text indicated a strong influence of the English language.
• I noticed a lot of Anglicisms in that book I was reading.
• Stop using so many Anglicisms, it's annoying.
• His speech was filled with Anglicisms, showing his admiration for British culture.

noun the study of the formation, meaning, and use of words and phrases

• The study of words and their meanings falls under the field of lexicology.
• If you're interested in words and their origins, you should check out lexicology.
• I never knew there was a whole subject dedicated to words until I took lexicology.
• In the vast landscape of language, lexicology acts as a guiding light to understanding words.

noun a person who studies linguistics

• The linguist conducted a thorough analysis of the ancient text.
• My friend is a linguist and can speak multiple languages fluently.
• I heard that new linguist at the office is a real language whiz.
• As a linguist of emotions, she could decipher the unspoken words in his eyes.

verb to make something specific to a particular place or group

• The company decided to localize their product to better cater to the needs of the specific region.
• They're planning to localize the app so it works better for people in this area.
• We need to localize this menu for the locals, they won't understand all these fancy terms.
• She tried to localize her presentation by using examples that were more relatable to the audience.

adjective not adapted or suited; not changed or modified to fit a new purpose or situation

• The unadapted species struggled to survive in the new environment.
• The unadapted plants wilted in the hot sun.
• Those unadapted shoes are killing my feet!
• His unadapted mindset prevented him from embracing change.

noun a word or phrase that is repeated exactly as it was originally spoken or written

preposition used to indicate that something is being repeated exactly as it was originally spoken or written

• The lawyer read the contract word for word to ensure there were no discrepancies.
• I copied the recipe down word for word so I wouldn't forget any ingredients.
• I can recite that rap verse word for word, it's my favorite!
• She followed her grandmother's advice word for word, always keeping it in mind.

noun a colloquial term derived from the word gist, referring to the main point or essence of something

• The gisting of the report is that our sales have increased by 10% compared to last quarter.
• Can you give me the gisting of the meeting? I missed the first part.
• I didn't catch the gisting of what she was saying, can you fill me in?
• The gisting of life is to enjoy the journey, not just the destination.