Transliterate
/trænzˈlɪtəreɪt/
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Pro Tip 1/3Not Translation
Transliterating is not translating; it focuses on letters, not meaning. 
When you transliterate the Hindi word 'नमस्ते', it becomes 'namaste'.
Pro Tip 2/3Sounds Matter
Transliteration pays attention to the sounds of the original language. 
The Arabic 'جميل' is transliterated to 'jameel', keeping the pronunciation intact.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Insight
Proper transliteration requires understanding of the source language's sounds system. 
Transliterating Japanese 'ありがとう' to 'arigatou' requires knowing the sounds.