direct translation

Frequency: 7.510.1 per million words

a translation that follows the original words and structure closely

translationADJECTIVE + NOUN

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direct

Examples (10)

  • A direct translation might sound unnatural or lose the original meaning.
  • This phrase doesn't have a perfect direct translation in English.
  • She prefers a more idiomatic rendering over a strict direct translation of the text.
  • The software provides a direct translation, but it often lacks nuance and context.
  • Sometimes, relying solely on a direct translation can lead to misunderstandings.
  • He struggled to find a direct translation for the ancient proverb's subtle humor.
  • Is this a direct translation from the original Latin text, or an interpretation?
  • You should avoid a direct translation when translating poetry, as it often destroys its beauty.
  • The legal document required a precise and direct translation to avoid any ambiguity.
  • Critics argued that a direct translation would inevitably lose significant cultural context.