Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
source-language
Noun
/sɔːrs ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/
Definition
A source language is the language from which a translation is made.
Examples
- The source-language of the book was French.
- He is proficient in both the source-language and the target language.
- In translation studies, understanding the nuances of the source-language is crucial.
Meaning
This term commonly refers to the original language of a text or spoken content that is translated into another language.
Synonyms
- Original language
- Language of origin
- Base language
