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untranslated

untranslated

1 6.7
Words or parts left in the original language and not changed into another language
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌntrænˈsleɪtɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : no traducido
  • The book is filled with untranslated quotes that challenge the reader's understanding of the original language.

And it's a selection of some of his previously untranslated works that English readers will definitely want to have.

Examples

  • It is, moreover, littered with untranslated phrases and quotations in Greek, Latin, German, and French, which limits its accessibility to American students even further.

    Academic text (2004)

  • And it's a selection of some of his previously untranslated works that English readers will definitely want to have.

    Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

  • The hieroglyphic scripts of the ancient Maya are only 60-70% deciphered; some of the remaining untranslated glyphs are undoubtedly of astronomical content.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Many readers are eager to explore his previously untranslated works that offer insights into his thoughts.

  • This manuscript contains several untranslated passages that provide valuable context for scholars.

Synonyms

unconverted
vsuntranslated
1 6.6

Still in the original form or not persuaded to accept a new idea

focuses on not being changed into another form, system, or medium
unlocalized
vsuntranslated
  • Specialized
7.4

Not changed for a particular language or country

is broader, meaning not changed into another language, form, system, or medium
untransformed
vsuntranslated
5.2

Not changed from its original form or state

includes lack of change into a different language, form, system, or medium

Surface Forms

untranslated positive

Morphology

untranslated = translated (transparent) = un + translate + ed

Standard negative prefix 'un-' attached to the past-participle/adjective 'translated', yielding the straightforward meaning 'not translated'.

Etymology

Untranslated starts with un- meaning 'not' and the root translate, which comes from the idea of 'carrying across', like in transfer. So untranslated describes words or text that were not 'carried across' into another language.