translation
Translation
translation
Examples
The translation of the book took six months.
The translation of the book took six months.
Is this an accurate translation?
Is this an accurate translation?
Grammar Patterns
a translation of ((sth.)) a translated version of (sth.) This is a translation of a famous poem.
a translation from ((language)) into ((language)) a translation from one language to another He read the translation from Spanish into German.
Similar Words
Synonyms: interpretation, rendering, version
Etymology
From the verb 'translate' plus the suffix '-ion', which forms nouns denoting an action or result.
Memory Tips
The '-ion' at the end tells you it's the 'action' or 'result' of translating.