untranslatable
What is another word for untranslatable? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Not able to be translated.
Antonyms
translatable
How to use untranslatable
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an untranslatable word
an untranslatable phrase
an untranslatable joke
virtually untranslatable
It is a standard word, used in everyday talk about language as well as in writing about translation.
Etymology
The word is formed in English from the prefix un- and the adjective translatable.
Full origin of untranslatable →Frequently asked questions
What does untranslatable mean?
It describes something that cannot be translated, such as a word or phrase with no satisfactory equivalent in another language.
What is the opposite of untranslatable?
The opposite is translatable, meaning able to be translated.
Can untranslatable be a noun?
Yes. As a noun it means a word or phrase that is impossible to translate satisfactorily, and its plural is untranslatables.
