Transliterate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɹænzˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Transliterate is a verb meaning (transitive) To represent letters or words in the characters of another writing system.
Meaning
(transitive) To represent letters or words in the characters of another writing system.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- transliterates
- transliterating
- transliterated
Synonyms for transliterate
Depending on context, synonyms include transcribe.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include transcribe, romanize, latinize, translate, convert, romanise.
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