in translation

phrase

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

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Black Beans and Sausage 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, 17 Sep. 2026 Animals with extra fluffy hair, like Burmese cats, can get lost in translation in the casting, Kane says. — Yvonne Villasenor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 But the street from which the property takes its name, Rue de l’Amigo, is a funny illustration of how things can get lost in translation in a place of many languages. — Benjamin Moser, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 But some of the qualities that gave it a quaint personality will be lost in translation in the name of progress. — Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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