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UNTRANSLATABLE

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Untranslatable.

Untranslatable - as an adjective

Not capable of being put into another form or style or language

Example: "An untranslatable idiom"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
translatable14

Untranslatable - as a noun

A word or phrase that is impossible to translate satisfactorily from one language to another.

Example Sentences

"He struggled to find the right word, knowing that some things are untranslatable."
"Poetry often contains elements that are considered untranslatable."
"The author explored the idea of untranslatables in his new book."
"She tried to capture the untranslatables of the language in her dictionary."
"The concept of untranslatables has intrigued linguists for decades."
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Word Game Points

Is UNTRANSLATABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, untranslatable is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNTRANSLATABLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is UNTRANSLATABLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, untranslatable is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNTRANSLATABLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is UNTRANSLATABLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, untranslatable is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNTRANSLATABLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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