in translation

idiom

: in translated form
I have only read Dostoyevsky in translation.

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His legion of admirers grew with each volume of My Struggle, which Archipelago Books began releasing in translation in 2014. Erin Somers, Air Mail, 10 Jan. 2026 The simplicity of this dish allows the true flavors of each ingredient to shine through, meaning the earthy black beans won’t get lost in translation, even when paired with smoky sausage. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026 Her study of diasporic poetry in translation, career in privacy engineering, and journey across the US leave her uniquely situated to address the intersections and evolution of identity, whether through lineage, made families, or an ever-modernizing hometown and homeland. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026 Lost in translation are the companies enabling the NVDAs of the world to reach $4T in market cap. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in translation

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“In translation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20translation. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

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