Mistranslation (Noun)
Meaning
An incorrect translation.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The mistranslation of the ancient text led to a completely different interpretation of the historical event.
- A single mistranslation in the instruction manual caused the entire machine to malfunction.
- The company's marketing campaign was ruined by a mistranslation of their slogan into Chinese.
- The mistranslation of the medical report resulted in the patient receiving the wrong treatment.
- A mistranslation of the warning label on the product led to a lawsuit against the manufacturer.