Meaning of overtranslate | Babel Free

Definitions

To translate (language) in too much detail, or including the translation of things that should be left as they are.

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Examples

“When we select too-specific a rendering, we overtranslate, and, thus, risk adding information which may not be true.”

“Translate the gateway, but don't overtranslate”

“To overtranslate: 'as far as my having slaves is concerned, I have – none'.”

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