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transcreate

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To transfer the creative elements of a work into another culture or language.

Examples

“At a guess⟳, this is a later and more successful development from the earlier attempts to transcreate abstract Indian imagery into English”
“"We need⟳ someone to trans-create, rather than translate⟳ our advertising for the Hispanic market, especially in Dade," said Sandy Tapper, NCNB advertising”
“Even Raja Rao's, Serpent and the Rope, is much less successful in its attempt⟳ to transcreate a Sanskrit structure⟳ into English.”
“... saying under my breath as it were: Let⟳ him transcreate as much as he likes but allow⟳ me merely to translate⟳.”
“Decker explained that no two languages will transcreate the same. While some lyrics may be changed for linguistic and cultural clarity, the spiritual essence of the hymn will always remain⟳ the same. The language of the Spirit is universal.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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