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Words & stories • Classes 9–12

Translate the idea, not only the words

“Break the ice” is not always about frozen water.

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01 / UNDERSTAND

Here is what is happening.

Translation transfers meaning across languages and contexts. An idiom may need an explanation instead of a word-for-word replacement. Tone matters too: a formal notice and a friendly invitation can express similar information differently. Check your translation with a reader who knows the intended context.

Pause. Make the idea your own.

Explain one idea to a partner, draw it or write it in your own words. Which part is an observation, an example or a question?

You can use a home language. No need to share personal experiences or finish everything in one sitting.
02 / MAKE IT YOUR OWN

Your little investigation

What you need

Paper and a pencil, or a partner to talk with. Drawing and speaking are welcome.

  1. Translate “Let us make everyone feel welcome” into familiar Hindi.

  2. Write a formal and a friendly version for two audiences.

  3. Ask a partner what each version means; revise any misleading phrase.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

What should a useful translation preserve?

Choose one answer
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