How to Say “Translate” in Vietnamese

dịch
[zïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
The English verb translate is dịch in Vietnamese. Wiktionary also lists phiên dịch.
Meaning: to change spoken words or written text from one language to another (verb)

Ways to say it

“translate” in Vietnamese
Vietnamese IPA
dịch [zïk̟̚˧˨ʔ] (Hà Nội, narrow)
[jɨt̚˨˩ʔ] (Huế, narrow)
phiên dịch [fiən˧˧ zïk̟̚˧˨ʔ] (Hà Nội, narrow)
[fiəŋ˧˧ jɨt̚˨˩ʔ] (Huế, narrow)

The primary meaning of these terms is to change spoken words or written text from one language to another.

Which one should you use?

dịch is a general term that covers both text and speech. In professional or formal contexts, you should distinguish between the two: phiên dịch refers specifically to interpreting spoken language, while biên dịch is used for translating written text.

How does it change in a sentence?

To express the idea of translating into a specific language, use the structure dịch sang [language]. To refer to the actual resulting document or text produced, use the noun bản dịch.

Did you know?

  • The word dịch is a homonym that can mean 'to translate', 'liquid', or even 'an epidemic'.
  • In Vietnamese, the concept of translating is rooted in the Sino-Vietnamese character 譯, which focuses on the act of explaining or making something clear.

Examples in context

  • Tôi dùng Google Dịch.
    I use Google Translate.
    This sentence shows how to use dịch in the context of a digital tool.
    Tatoeba #13619360 by leucammieuvu, translation #13616748 by araneo
  • Hãy dịch những câu đó.
    Translate these sentences.
    This sentence is an imperative using dịch to give a command.
    Tatoeba #13339884 by leucammieuvu, translation #10075396 by espamatics
  • Câu ngắn dễ dịch hơn câu dài.
    Short sentences are easier to translate than long ones.
    This sentence compares the ease of using dịch for different sentence lengths.
    Tatoeba #13642919 by leucammieuvu, translation #13642207 by araneo
  • Bạn có thể giúp tôi với dịch thuật không?
    Can you assist me with translation?
  • Tôi muốn tìm hiểu về nghiên cứu dịch thuật.
    I want to learn about translation studies.
  • Người biên dịch cần có kiến thức văn hóa sâu rộng.
    A translator needs to have extensive cultural knowledge.
  • Bạn có thể dịch giúp tôi câu này không?
    Can you translate this sentence for me?
  • Tôi biết dịch một ít tiếng Anh.
    I can translate a little English.
  • 18 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Mai and Tuan are studying in a library.

  1. Mai

    Anh có thể dịch đoạn văn này không?
    Can you translate this paragraph?
  2. Tuấn

    Được, để tôi dịch sang tiếng Việt cho.
    Sure, let me translate it into Vietnamese for you.
  3. Mai

    Cảm ơn Tuấn, nó khó dịch quá.
    Thanks Tuan, it is too difficult to translate.
  4. Tuấn

    Không sao, tôi sẽ dịch nhanh thôi.
    No problem, I will translate it quickly.

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