Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lose something in the translation
idiom
/luːz ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪn ðə ˌtrænzˈleɪʃən/
Definition
A phrase that means that some meaning or nuance is lost when language is translated from one form to another.
Examples
- When the poem was translated, much of its beauty was lost in the translation.
- The humor didn’t quite carry over, and I think we lost something in the translation.
Meaning
To miss the original meaning or intention of something due to differences in language or cultural context.
Synonyms
- misunderstand
- misinterpret
- lose meaning
