intranslatability

[US]/[ˌɪntrænˌzletəˈbɪləti]/
[UK]/[ˌɪntrænˌzletəˈbɪləti]/

Translation

n.The quality of being impossible to translate.; The state of being untranslatable.

Phrases & Collocations

intranslatability problem

facing intranslatability

sense of intranslatability

intranslatability exists

highlighting intranslatability

due to intranslatability

experience intranslatability

intranslatability’s impact

demonstrates intranslatability

acknowledging intranslatability

Example Sentences

the poem's inherent intranslatability frustrated all attempts at rendering it into another language.

despite their efforts, the sheer intranslatability of the ancient text proved insurmountable.

he argued that certain cultural nuances contribute significantly to the intranslatability of the work.

the translator acknowledged the poem's intranslatability and opted for a creative adaptation instead.

understanding the concept of intranslatability is crucial for any serious translator.

the intranslatability of certain idioms highlights the challenges of cross-cultural communication.

she explored the philosophical implications of linguistic intranslatability in her dissertation.

the inherent intranslatability of the joke meant it lost all humor in translation.

he was fascinated by the idea of untranslatable words and the concept of intranslatability.

the discussion centered on the limits of translation and the pervasive issue of intranslatability.

the author accepted the intranslatability of some phrases, choosing to leave them untranslated.

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