Subtitled: meaning, definitions and examples
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subtitled
[ ˈsʌbˌtaɪtld ]
media content
Subtitled refers to media, such as films or television shows, that include written translations or transcripts of the dialogue or narration. This allows viewers who do not speak the language to understand the content more easily.
Synonyms
captioned, transcribed, translated
Examples of usage
- I love watching subtitled foreign films.
- The subtitled version of the documentary was available for everyone.
- She prefers subtitled anime over dubbed versions.
Translations
Translations of the word "subtitled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 legendado
🇮🇳 उपशीर्षकित
🇩🇪 untertitelt
🇮🇩 bersubtitle
🇺🇦 з субтитрами
🇵🇱 z napisami
🇯🇵 字幕付き (じまくつき)
🇫🇷 sous-titré
🇪🇸 subtitulado
🇹🇷 altyazılı
🇰🇷 자막이 있는 (jamag-i issneun)
🇸🇦 مترجمة (mutarjimah)
🇨🇿 s titulky
🇸🇰 s titulkami
🇨🇳 带字幕 (dài zìmù)
🇸🇮 s podnapisi
🇮🇸 me undirskriftum
🇰🇿 субтитрленген (subtitrlengen)
🇬🇪 სუბტიტრებით (subtitrebith)
🇦🇿 altyazılı
🇲🇽 con subtítulos
Etymology
The term 'subtitled' originates from the word 'subtitle', which is derived from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below' and 'title', referring to a heading or a caption. The use of subtitles in films and television dates back to the early 20th century. With globalization and the rise of international cinema, subtitling became an essential tool for making films accessible to non-native speakers. Technological advancements in the late 20th and early 21st centuries have made subtitling more prevalent, allowing for better accessibility and an enriching experience for diverse audiences. Today, subtitled content is widely available in various languages, enhancing the understanding of cultural contexts and narratives across the globe.