Friday, 13 September 2013

Lost in translation

Meaning:

  • This idiom refers to a word or phrase, or sometimes even an action, which, when removed from its original context, can no longer be fully understood.

Example:

Make sure that vital information is not lost in translation. Be clear and straightforward when communicating with your colleagues.


Questions for you to answer:
  1. Do you remember a situation when you felt that something was lost in translation?
  2. Do you think that when translating poetry, some ideas can be lost in translation? If so, what must the translator do to avoid this?
  3. What should people do to prevent their words from being lost in translation?
  4. Have you seen the movie called Lost in Translation?


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