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When a Word Exists — But the Meaning Does Not
When a Word Exists — But the Meaning Does Not | LEVITIN SCHOOL
Translation Theory and Cultural Meaning

When a Word Exists — But the Meaning Does Not

Sometimes translation fails not because a language lacks a word. Sometimes the word exists. But the meaning does not. This is one of the most confusing experiences both for language learners and for translators. A dictionary may give you a direct equivalent. Grammatically everything seems correct. Yet when the word is used in real communication, […]

Tymur Levitin | LEVITIN SCHOOL Tymur Levitin
• 26.03.2026 • 3 min read
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cultural meaning in language

You Can’t Translate a Feeling: Naming a Song Across Languages | LEVITIN SCHOOL
25.03.2026

You Can’t Translate a Feeling: Naming a Song Across Languages

Translation Theory and Cultural Meaning

Before choosing a language to learn, explore all available options here:https://levitintymur.com/#languages Language often teaches us something unexpected: words can be translated, but states of mind cannot. This became clear to me during a conversation with a young songwriter who was preparing to perform a track at a concert in Switzerland. The song contained a simple […]

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