Salin (en. Translation)

sa-lin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of transferring one language to another.
The translation of this book was completed in six months.
Ang salin ng aklat na ito ay isinagawa sa loob ng anim na buwan.
A copy or version of a document or text.
I took the copy of the report from my colleague.
Kinuha ko ang salin ng ulat mula sa aking katrabaho.
The result of translating a language or text.
The translation was carefully done to preserve the essence of the original text.
Ang salin ay maingat na isinagawa upang mapanatili ang diwa ng orihinal na teksto.

Etymology

From the word 'salin' meaning 'transfer or translation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

language translation
The process of translating from one language to another.
salin ng wika
book translation
A copy or version of a book translated into another language.
salin ng aklat

Related Words

translation studies
The art or process of translating texts from one language to another.
pagsasalinwika
written
The act of creating a text before it is translated.
isinulat

Slang Meanings

copy
Can you copy my homework?
Salin mo nga yung homework ko.
translate
Can you translate this to English?
Salin mo nga ito sa Ingles.
take a photo
Can you take a photo of the view here?
Salin mo nga ang view dito.