Translator: meaning, definitions and examples
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translator
[ ˈtrænzˌleɪtər ]
language
A person who translates written messages from one language to another, especially as a profession.
Synonyms
interpreter, linguist, transcriber
Examples of usage
- The translator did an excellent job translating the document into French.
- She works as a freelance translator for various international clients.
technology
A program or device that converts text or speech from one language into another language.
Synonyms
interpreter software, language converter
Examples of usage
- Google Translate is a popular online translator.
- The company developed a speech-to-text translator for their new product.
biology
A molecule, such as tRNA, that helps in the process of protein synthesis by carrying amino acids to the ribosome.
Synonyms
tRNA, transfer RNA
Examples of usage
- The translator RNA plays a crucial role in protein synthesis.
- Mutations in the translator can affect the accuracy of translation.
Translations
Translations of the word "translator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tradutor
🇮🇳 अनुवादक
🇩🇪 Übersetzer
🇮🇩 penerjemah
🇺🇦 перекладач
🇵🇱 tłumacz
🇯🇵 翻訳者
🇫🇷 traducteur
🇪🇸 traductor
🇹🇷 çevirmen
🇰🇷 번역가
🇸🇦 مترجم
🇨🇿 překladatel
🇸🇰 prekladateľ
🇨🇳 翻译
🇸🇮 prevajalec
🇮🇸 þýðandi
🇰🇿 аудармашы
🇬🇪 მთარგმნელი
🇦🇿 tərcüməçi
🇲🇽 traductor
Word origin
The word 'translator' has its origins in the Latin word 'translat-' which means 'carried across'. The term initially referred to a person who carries something across from one language to another. Over time, with advancements in technology, the term also came to be associated with devices and programs that perform the same function. The concept of translation has been essential for communication and understanding among people speaking different languages throughout history.
See also: translating.