retranslate

English

Alternative forms

  • re-translate

Etymology

re- + translate

Verb

retranslate (third-person singular simple present retranslates, present participle retranslating, simple past and past participle retranslated)

  1. (transitive) To translate again or anew.
    • 2007 December 2, April D. DeConick, “What the Gospel of Judas really says”, in The New York Times, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 23 November 2011, Essay:
      Unfortunately, after re-translating the society's transcription of the Coptic text, I have found that the actual meaning is vastly different. While National Geographic's translation supported the provocative interpretation of Judas as a hero, a more careful reading makes clear that Judas is not only no hero, he is a demon.

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