kääntämätön

Kääntämätön is a Finnish word that translates to "untranslated" or "not translated" in English. It describes something that has not undergone the process of translation from one language to another. This can refer to texts, documents, spoken words, or even concepts that remain in their original language.

The concept of "kääntämätön" is relevant in various fields. In literature and linguistics, it highlights works or phrases that have not been made accessible to a wider audience through translation. This can be due to a lack of resources, the difficulty of translation, or a deliberate choice to preserve the original linguistic and cultural nuances. For example, a rare historical manuscript might be "kääntämätön" if no scholar has yet undertaken the task of translating it.

In everyday communication, "kääntämätön" can describe a message or conversation that a person does not understand because they do not speak the original language. A tourist encountering signs in a foreign script might find themselves facing "kääntämätöntä" information. The word emphasizes the barrier that exists when a language is not shared, and the need for translation to bridge that gap.