Translasyon (en. Translation)

trans-la-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of transferring meaning from one language to another.
The translation of the book took many months.
Ang translasyon ng aklat ay tumagal ng maraming buwan.
The result of a translation, such as a written document.
I received a copy of the translation of the contract.
Nakatanggap ako ng kopya ng translasyon ng kontrata.
A specific interpretation of words or ideas from one language.
Translation is important for understanding a foreign culture.
Mahalaga ang translasyon sa pag-unawa ng isang banyagang kultura.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'translatio'

Common Phrases and Expressions

language translation
the process of conveying information from one language to another
pagsasalin ng wika

Related Words

translator
A person who carries out translation from one language to another.
magsasalin
translation studies
A term referring to the academic study of the characteristics and techniques of translation.
pagsasalinwika

Slang Meanings

Translation of love
Wow, translating love into Tagalog seems so hard, but we can do it.
Grabe, parang ang hirap i-translate ng love sa Tagalog, pero kaya yan.
Word conversion
I need help with the translation of my report from English to Tagalog.
Kailangan ko ng tulong sa translasyon ng report ko mula English to Tagalog.
Turning around of language
You should be careful with translation because sometimes the true meaning gets lost.
Dapat maging maingat ka sa translasyon, kasi minsan mababawasan ang tunay na ibig sabihin.