noun
hardsub
Hardsub (noun) means a subtitle that is permanently burned into a video's picture, so it can't be turned off. Example: “The fansub group released the episode with hardsubs.”
noun
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A subtitle that is permanently burned into a video's picture, so it can't be turned off.
"The fansub group released the episode with hardsubs."
How to use hardsub
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSubtitles baked directly into the video image rather than added as a separate, removable layer.
Easily confused with
softsub
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Word forms
- Plural
- hardsubs
- Third person singular
- hardsubs
- Past tense
- hardsubbed
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The fansub group released the episode with _____.
Etymology
A blend of "hard" (fixed, permanent) and "subtitle."
Frequently asked questions
What does “hardsub” mean?
The word “hardsub” means a subtitle that is permanently burned into a video's picture, so it can't be turned off. In plain terms, subtitles baked directly into the video image rather than added as a separate, removable layer.
How do you use “hardsub” in a sentence?
Here is “hardsub” used in a sentence: “The fansub group released the episode with hardsubs.”
What part of speech is “hardsub”?
“Hardsub” is a noun.
What is the meaning of hardsub?
"hardsub" (noun) means a subtitle that is permanently burned into a video's picture, so it can't be turned off.
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