salin
sálin with stress marks
to transfer/pour; to translate
Also means
Salin can also refer to a copy or version of something, as in a translated edition of a book.
Usage Note
Salin covers both physical transfer — pouring liquid from one container to another — and linguistic translation. In literary circles, 'salin' is the standard word for a translated work. It is also used in everyday speech when ladling food or pouring drinks.
Examples
" Maganda ang salin. "
Natural Translation
The translation is good.
Literal Translation
Good the translation.
" Ito ay magandang salin ng kanta. "
Natural Translation
This is a good translation of the song.
Literal Translation
This is good translation of song.
" Mahirap basahin ang salin kung hindi nito naipapahayag ang tunay na diwa ng orihinal na akda. "
Natural Translation
The translation is hard to read if it cannot convey the true spirit of the original work.
Literal Translation
Hard to-read the translation if not it can-express the true spirit of original work.
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