transliterate in German
transliterate in German is transliterieren, umschreiben — transliterate means to write letters or words using the characters of a different writing system.
transliterate in German
transliterieren
(transitive) To represent letters or words in the characters of another writing system.
umschreiben
(transitive) To represent letters or words in the characters of another writing system.
What does "transliterate" mean?
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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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- 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 German?
"transliterate" in German is transliterieren, umschreiben. transliterate means: To write letters or words using the characters of a different writing system.
Are there other ways to say "transliterate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "transliterate": transliterieren, umschreiben.
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