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Examples (10)

  • ‘Tiramisù’ literally translates as ‘pull-me-up’.
  • The word ‘sensus’ can be translated as ‘feeling’.
  • Many foreign names translate as common English words.
  • The French word "bonjour" directly translates as "good day."
  • The ancient Greek term translated as "love of wisdom" is philosophy.
  • How would you translate this idiom as something understandable in English?
  • His name, when translated as 'swift runner', perfectly matched his athletic ability.
  • The phrase "Carpe Diem" is often translated as "seize the day."
  • This proverb doesn't easily translate as a concise English equivalent.
  • The sign clearly stated, "No Entry," which could be translated as "禁止通行" in Chinese.