Transliterate

/trænzˈlɪtəreɪt/

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Not Translation

Transliterating is not translating; it focuses on letters, not meaning. Slide

When you transliterate the Hindi word 'नमस्ते', it becomes 'namaste'.

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Sounds Matter

Transliteration pays attention to the sounds of the original language. Slide

The Arabic 'جميل' is transliterated to 'jameel', keeping the pronunciation intact.

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Cultural Insight

Proper transliteration requires understanding of the source language's sounds system. Slide

Transliterating Japanese 'ありがとう' to 'arigatou' requires knowing the sounds.