overtranslate
overtranslate · overtranslates · overtranslated · overtranslating
To translate in too much detail, or including the translation of things that should be…To translate (language) in too much detail, or including the translation of things that should be left as they are.
Meaning
1 sensesTo translate (language) in too much detail, or including the translation of things that should be left as they are.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From over- + translate.From over- + translate.
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Forms
overtranslates, overtranslating, overtranslated, overtranslated| Base form | overtranslate · to overtranslate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | overtranslates |
| Present participle | overtranslating |
| Past simple | overtranslated |
| Past participle | overtranslated |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedovertranslation
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle