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mistranslation

 

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Noun mistranslation has 1 sense
  1. mistranslation - an incorrect translation
    --1 is a kind of
    translation, interlingual rendition, rendering, version
    Derived form: verb mistranslate1

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Mistranslation


Definition:

A mistranslation refers to the act or result of inaccurately translating something from one language to another, often leading to confusion, misinterpretation, or errors in meaning.


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Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: Noun - Act of Inaccurately Translating

1. The mistranslation of the novel's title completely altered the intended meaning.

2. Due to a mistranslation, his innocent joke was taken as an offensive remark.

3. The professor's lecture on the mistranslations in ancient texts fascinated the students.

Sense 2: Noun - Result of Inaccurate Translation

1. The awkward phrasing in the document indicated a clear mistranslation.

2. The play lost its humor due to multiple mistranslations during the script adaptation.

3. The politician's speech was filled with embarrassing mistranslations.

Sense 3: Verb - Translate Inaccurately

1. It is crucial for professional translators to ensure they do not mistranslate idioms.

2. The complex technical terms were mistranslated, making the manual difficult to understand.

3. The software often mistranslates the user's voice commands into gibberish.

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