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translations

/tɹænsˈleɪʃənz/

Meanings
  • verb

    the action of translating words or text from one language into another

  • noun

    the product of a translation, especially of a literary work


Pronunciation
  1. /tɹænzˈleɪʃənz/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with translations
reclines , declines , maligns , combines
Homonyms
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  1. translation (Spanish) : a level or degree

  2. translation (Latin) : a carrying or bearing away


Homophones
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  1. transactions

  2. transportations

  3. transactions (business)


Variants
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translation , translational , translations , loan translation , loan translations
Forms
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translate, translated, translating


Etymology
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From the Latin word 'translatus', past participle of 'translare', meaning 'to carry across' or 'to bear away'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first English translation of the Bible was completed in 1382?

  2. The Rosetta Stone, which provided the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, was a translation of three versions of the same decree.


Related Concepts
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  1. interpretation: The process of understanding and explaining the meaning of a text, idea, or experience, often involving the use of translation.

  2. multilingualism: The ability to speak multiple languages, which is facilitated by translations and the understanding of different languages.


Culture
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Translations play a significant role in cultural exchange and understanding between different communities. They have been used throughout history to spread ideas, literature, and knowledge across language barriers. Translations of religious texts have been instrumental in spreading faiths and shaping civilizations.

How to Memorize "translations"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a bridge connecting two languages. Visualize yourself as the translator, walking across the bridge and conveying ideas from one side to the other.

  2. associate

    - Associate the English word 'translate' with its meaning in your native language. For example, if your native language is Spanish, you can associate 'traducir' with 'translate'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic sentence, such as 'To translate is to carry across the language divide' or 'Translate: Transfer Across Languages Efficiently'.


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