in translation

idiom

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

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Things will always be lost in translation, and the worst student, Elham (but one of the best actresses, Shadee Vossoughi), of course, does the best on the exam. Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026 The dogs wore matching big sister bandanas in case something somehow got lost in translation. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026 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 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 28 Feb. 2026.

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