Definition

Describing something that has not been converted from one language to another.

Example

The untranslated text was difficult for the students to understand.

Conversation

I found this book that has a lot of untranslated passages.

That sounds interesting! What language is it in?

It's in Spanish, but the untranslated bits really make it challenging to read.

I get that; sometimes context helps a lot with understanding.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untranslated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "translate" (from Latin "translatus", meaning carried across). The word "untranslated" means not carried across, referring to text that has not been converted from one language to another.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'carried across' ('translate') — that's why untranslated means something that hasn't been converted into another language.

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