What does untranslatable mean?
Impossible to translate into another language because the word or phrase has no equivalent in that language; too culturally specific or nuanced to be translated.
Example
"The phrase 'joie de vivre' is often considered untranslatable because it captures a unique French spirit that doesn't have a direct equivalent in English."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.