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transliterate in Dutch

transliterate in Dutch is omschrijven, translitereren — transliterate means to write letters or words using the characters of a different writing system.

transliterate in Dutch

omschrijven
verb
(transitive) To represent letters or words in the characters of another writing system.
translitereren
verb
(transitive) To represent letters or words in the characters of another writing system.

What does "transliterate" mean?

  1. verb To write letters or words using the characters of a different writing system.
    "In German, the ß character is called eszett. It’s used in “Straße,” the word for street, and in the expletive “Scheiße.” It’s often transliterated as “ss,” and strangely enough, it’s never had an official uppercase counterpart."
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transliterate in a sentence

  • In German, the ß character is called eszett. It’s used in “Straße,” the word for street, and in the expletive “Scheiße.” It’s often transliterated as “ss,” and strangely enough, it’s never had an official uppercase counterpart.

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What is "transliterate" in Dutch?
"transliterate" in Dutch is omschrijven, translitereren. transliterate means: To write letters or words using the characters of a different writing system.
Are there other ways to say "transliterate" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "transliterate": omschrijven, translitereren.
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