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번역

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Meaning and Usage

The word '번역' specifically refers to the act or result of translating text or speech from one language to another. It is a noun commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts when discussing language conversion.

Common Collocations

  • 번역하다: to translate (verb form related to 번역)
  • 번역가: translator (a person who translates)
  • 번역본: translated version (of a book, document, etc.)
  • 번역 오류: translation error

These collocations are frequently used in conversations about language services, literature, and media.

Register and Politeness

'번역' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. When combined with verbs like '하다', it forms a verb phrase that is also neutral.

Tips for Learners

Learners often confuse '번역' with '통역' (interpretation). Remember, '번역' is for written or text translation, while '통역' refers to spoken interpretation. Using '번역' correctly will help you discuss written language conversion accurately.

Example Sentences

이 책은 영어에서 한국어로 번역되었다.

I chaeg-eun yeong-eoeseo hangug-eolo beonyeokdoeeossda.

This book was translated from English to Korean.

번역가가 되려면 두 개 이상의 언어를 잘해야 한다.

Beonyeokga-ga doeryeomyeon du gae isang-ui eoneoreul jalhaeya handa.

To become a translator, you need to be good at more than two languages.

이 문장의 번역이 자연스럽지 않아서 다시 수정해야 한다.

I munjang-ui beonyeogi jayeonseureopji anaseo dasi sujeonghaeya handa.

The translation of this sentence is unnatural, so it needs to be revised.