transliterated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /trænˈslɪtəˌreɪtɪd/
KK: /trænˈslɪtəˌreɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been represented using the letters or characters of a different alphabet.
Example
The word was transliterated from Arabic to English for easier pronunciation.
Conversation
I saw a book that was transliterated into English.
Oh really? That's interesting! How was it done?
They used a system to convert the original script into Latin letters.
That makes it easier for people who can't read the original language.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
converted
rendered
transcribed
Antonyms
original
untranslated
literal
verb
Definition
To convert letters or characters from one writing system into another, while keeping the original sounds.
Example
The ancient texts were transliterated into modern script for easier reading.
Tense Forms
Past: transliterated
Past Participle: transliterated
Conversation
Did you know that the title of that book was transliterated from Russian?
No, I had no idea! What does it mean?
It just means they changed the letters to match our alphabet.
Root Explanation
Transliterated → It is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "literare" (from Latin, meaning to write). The word "transliterated" means to write or represent words in one script using the characters of another script, effectively carrying the written form across different languages or alphabets.
Memory Tip
Think of 'writing' ('literare') 'across' ('trans-') different scripts — that's what transliterated means.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.