Pagsasalin (en. Translation)

/paɡ.sa.sin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of converting one language to another.
The translation of the book took several months.
Ang pagsasalin ng libro ay tumagal ng ilang buwan.
A document or text translated from one language to another.
We received a translation of the contract from the lawyer.
Nakatanggap kami ng pagsasalin ng kontrata mula sa abogado.
The art and science of translating from one language to another.
Translation is important for the dissemination of knowledge.
Mahalaga ang pagsasalin sa pagpapalaganap ng kaalaman.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'salin' meaning 'translation' or 'transfer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

language translation
The process of translating from one language to another.
pagsasalin ng wika

Related Words

idea translation
The transfer of an idea from one context to another.
pagsasalin-ng-ideya
translator
A person who translates documents or texts.
tagasalin

Slang Meanings

Translation of something, usually text, into another language.
Hi, what's the translation of 'love' in Tagalog?
Kumusta, anong pagsasalin ng 'love' sa Tagalog?
Interpretation or explanation of a concept.
I hope there’s a good interpretation of your ideas.
Sana may magandang pagsasalin ng mga ideya mo.