Idioms, political terms and cultural concepts can lose force when translated mechanically.
UNESCO promotes linguistic diversity and access to information.
We seek context from fluent speakers and explain when no exact equivalent exists.
Newsroom · Standards · 5 September 2026
Translation should carry meaning—not merely substitute words
Idioms, political terms and cultural concepts can lose force when translated mechanically.
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