translate
Translation
to translate
Examples
Can you translate this sentence for me?
Can you translate this sentence for me?
He translates books from French into English.
He translates books from French into English.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to translate (sth.) Can you translate this sentence?
((sth.)) from ((language)) into ((language)) to translate (sth.) from one language to another She translates from Japanese into English.
Similar Words
Synonyms: interpret, convert, render
Etymology
From Latin 'trans-' (across) + 'latus' (carried). It means 'to carry meaning across' from one language to another.
Memory Tips
Think of 'trans' as in transport, carrying words across a language barrier.