Átirattal

Átirattal is a Hungarian word that translates to "with transcription" or "transliteration" in English. It refers to the process of representing the sounds of one language using the writing system of another language. This is often done when a language uses a script that is not readily understood by readers of the target language, or when a specific pronunciation needs to be conveyed accurately.

The practice of átirattal is common when dealing with languages that use non-Latin alphabets, such as Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic, or Hebrew. For example, a Russian word written in Cyrillic might be given an átirattal in Latin script to make it pronounceable for someone who only knows the Latin alphabet. Similarly, historical or religious texts might be transcribed to preserve phonetic details that might be lost in a simpler translation.

Átirattal can also be employed for languages with Latin alphabets that have sounds not present in the target language's standard orthography. In such cases, diacritics or special letter combinations are used to approximate the original sounds. The goal is to provide a phonetic guide, allowing the reader to get as close as possible to the original pronunciation. It is distinct from translation, which focuses on conveying meaning rather than sound. The accuracy and convention of átirattal can vary depending on the specific transliteration system being used.