Untranslated

The adjective 'untranslated' describes something that has not been converted from its original language into another. It signifies the absence of translation, the state of remaining in the original form of the text, speech, or other form of communication. This can apply to books, documents, websites, oral accounts, or even musical compositions. The 'untranslated' material retains its linguistic integrity from its source. When something is 'untranslated', access to it often requires knowledge of the original language or the use of translation services. The term highlights the barrier or the opportunity, depending on the context, presented by the language barrier.

Untranslated meaning with examples

• The ancient manuscript contained several pages of untranslated text, written in a dialect of Latin scholars had yet to fully decipher. Studying them required extensive knowledge of paleography, the study of ancient handwriting. Deciphering the words was a race against time to understand the past.
• The website of the foreign ministry featured an extensive archive of documents, but most of the historical records from the early part of the century remained untranslated, leaving scholars and researchers yearning for an easier way to study.
• During her archaeological dig, Dr. Ramirez unearthed a series of cuneiform tablets with untranslated inscriptions. Her team worked tirelessly, hoping to discover the secrets of the civilization with help from the most expert cuneiform scholars.
• Before the discovery of the Rosetta Stone, vast amounts of Egyptian hieroglyphs were untranslated and a mystery. They had no means of translating the material and a huge knowledge gap emerged regarding understanding their culture.
• Despite the increasing availability of machine translation tools, many academic papers and technical manuals are still untranslated, presenting a significant barrier to information exchange across international borders.