untranslatability

[US]/ˌʌntrænsˈleɪtəbɪlɪti/
[UK]/ˌʌntrænsˈleɪtəbɪləti/

Translation

n.the quality or state of being untranslatable; the inability to be translated from one language to another

Phrases & Collocations

cultural untranslatability

the untranslatability

problem of untranslatability

poetic untranslatability

inherent untranslatability

face untranslatability

structural untranslatability

Example Sentences

the concept of untranslatability has fascinated linguists for decades.

cultural untranslatability poses significant challenges for international business negotiations.

many translators struggle with the inherent untranslatability of poetic expressions.

the untranslatability between english and chinese often requires creative adaptation.

some argue that true untranslatability is a myth rather than a linguistic reality.

understanding untranslatability helps translators develop more effective strategies.

the phenomenon of untranslatability reveals the deep structure of language and culture.

linguistic untranslatability can result in partial loss of meaning during translation.

researchers continue to study the problem of untranslatability across different language pairs.

the challenge of untranslatability demands both linguistic skill and cultural sensitivity.

discussions of untranslatability often lead to philosophical debates about language.

technical untranslatability in legal documents requires precise terminology alternatives.

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