English

translate

trænsˈleɪt, tɹæn(t)s-, tɹæns-, tɹænz-, tɹænzˈleɪt, tɹɑːns-, tɹɑːnzˈleɪt, ˈtɹæn(t)s-, ˈtɹænzˌleɪt, ˈtɹɛnzlæet
Meaning: to change words into a different language
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: tɹæn(t)s-, tɹæns-, tɹænz-, tɹænzˈleɪt, tɹɑːns-, tɹɑːnzˈleɪt, ˈtɹæn(t)s-, ˈtɹænzˌleɪt, ˈtɹɛnzlæet

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base translate
3rd person singular present translates
Present participle translating
Past translated
Will future will translate
Going-to future going to translate
Imperative negative don't translate / do not translate

Example

She translated the book from Japanese into English.
She translated the book from Japanese into English.

Usage Notes

Used when converting text or speech from one language to another. It can also mean to change something into a different form or result.

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