Meaning of the word untranslatable in English
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untranslatable
US /ˌʌn.trænzˈleɪ.tə.bəl/
UK /ˌʌn.trænzˈleɪ.tə.bəl/
Adjective
of a word or text) not able to be translated into another language, especially because of cultural or linguistic nuances
Example:
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Some concepts are simply untranslatable, losing their essence when moved to another language.
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The poet's unique style made his work almost untranslatable.