transliterate Synonyms
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transliterate Meaning
Wordnet
transliterate (v)
rewrite in a different script
Webster
transliterate (v. t.)
To express or represent in the characters of another alphabet; as, to transliterate Sanskrit words by means of English letters.
transliterate Sentence Examples
- The ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were transliterated into a modern alphabet.
- Scholars have transliterated the medieval manuscripts into a more accessible format.
- The Japanese kanji characters are often transliterated using the Latin alphabet.
- The Arabic script can be transliterated into multiple languages for wider understanding.
- The Cyrillic alphabet is transliterated differently in various English-speaking countries.
- The Chinese pinyin system is a standardized way of transliterating Mandarin Chinese.
- The transliteration of Sanskrit texts has helped preserve ancient knowledge.
- The International Phonetic Alphabet is widely used for transliterating spoken languages.
- The transliteration of foreign names can lead to inaccuracies in pronunciation.
- Transliterated texts can provide insights into the original language and its phonology.
FAQs About the word transliterate
rewrite in a different scriptTo express or represent in the characters of another alphabet; as, to transliterate Sanskrit words by means of English letters.
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The ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics were transliterated into a modern alphabet.
Scholars have transliterated the medieval manuscripts into a more accessible format.
The Japanese kanji characters are often transliterated using the Latin alphabet.
The Arabic script can be transliterated into multiple languages for wider understanding.
