English translations

Foreign works, localized

English translations are versions of texts converted from another language into English.

The phrase often appears in publishing contexts: the standard English translation of War and Peace, available in English translation.

It can also refer to the practice or field: She specializes in English translations of Japanese poetry.

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English translationsoriginal text

First unedited version

source text · source material · ur-text

originality

English translationsoriginal works

Uncopied creative productions

original compositions · primary sources · first editions

linguistic fidelity

English translationsEnglish versions

Renderings in English

Family

translate, translation, English, translator, translational

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G