translate 1 of 2

as in to summarize
to express something (as a text or statement) in different words would you mind translating this German article for me?

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Hime translates to princess, which is why this haircut is derived from that of noblewomen. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025 Some of that confusion translated to negative buzz, per Morning Consult. Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 This translates to a 1-trillion-Indian-rupee shortfall in annual Treasury revenues. Amala Balakrishner, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025 Born into a coal fortune in St. Louis in 1936, Seidel is also that rare poet who has never needed to teach, to translate, or to otherwise support himself through writing. Corey Seymour, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for translate 

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“Translate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/translate. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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