translator — a person who translates from one language into another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who translates from one language into another
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænsˈleɪtər/
Example Sentences
- The translator was so good that even Google Translate got jealous and started taking evening classes.
- She works as a medical translator for international pharmaceutical companies.
- The UN conference required translators fluent in at least five languages.
translator
NOUN[/trænsˈleɪtər/]
a person who translates from one language into another
a person who translates from one language into another
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'translatus', the past participle of 'transferre' (to carry across). The word combines 'trans' (across) and 'latus' (carried), literally meaning 'one who carries across' or 'one who transfers from one place to another'.
Breakdown
trans- (across) + lat- (carried, from Latin ferre) + -or (agent noun suffix, one who performs an action). The suffix -or denotes a person who performs the action expressed by the root.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The translator was so good that even Google Translate got jealous and started taking evening classes.”
“She works as a medical translator for international pharmaceutical companies.”
“The UN conference required translators fluent in at least five languages.”
“My phone's translator app thinks 'I love you' in Korean means 'Please pass the kimchi.'”
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