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The process of recording spoken language in writing or converting an audio recording into written text.
Die Transkription des Interviews dauerte mehrere Stunden.
The transcription of the interview took several hours.
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The biological process in a cell in which the genetic information of a section of DNA is copied onto an RNA molecule.
Die Transkription ist der erste Schritt der Genexpression.
Transcription is the first step of gene expression.
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The arrangement or adaptation of a piece of music for a different instrument, different voice, or different ensemble than originally intended.
Liszts Transkriptionen von Beethovens Sinfonien für Klavier sind weltberühmt.
Liszt's transcriptions of Beethoven's symphonies for piano are world-famous.
The ending '-ion' indicates a noun that often describes a process or action. Words with this ending are almost always feminine in German (die).
Die Organisation der Konferenz war sehr aufwendig.
The organization of the conference was very time-consuming.
The word comes from the Latin 'transcribere' (to write across, to rewrite). The prefix 'trans-' means 'across' and the stem relates to 'schreiben' (to write). This basic idea of rewriting appears in all meanings.
Könntest du bitte diese handschriftlichen Notizen für mich transkribieren?
Could you please transcribe these handwritten notes for me?
In this meaning, you can recognize the context from words like 'Interview' (interview), 'Audioaufnahme' (audio recording), 'Gespräch' (conversation), 'Rede' (speech), or 'Podcast' (podcast). It is always about turning something heard into something written.
Ich brauche eine genaue Transkription der Rede des Politikers.
I need an exact transcription of the politician's speech.
When it comes to creating a text from a recording, the verbs 'anfertigen' (to produce) or 'erstellen' (to create) are often used together with 'Transkription' (transcription).
Ein Student wurde beauftragt, eine Transkription des Gesprächs anzufertigen.
A student was assigned to produce a transcription of the conversation.
This meaning belongs to the technical language of biology and genetics. You can recognize it from terms like 'DNA', 'RNA', 'Zelle' (cell), 'Gen' (gene), or 'Proteinbiosynthese' (protein biosynthesis).
Im Biologieunterricht lernen wir den Prozess der Transkription in der Zelle.
In biology class, we are learning the process of transcription in the cell.
In a musical context, you can recognize this meaning from words like 'Musikstück' (piece of music), 'Komponist' (composer), 'Instrument' (instrument), 'Klavier' (piano), or 'Orchester' (orchestra). It is about rearranging music for a different ensemble.
Diese Transkription für Gitarre ist sehr schwer zu spielen.
This transcription for guitar is very difficult to play.
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For an arrangement of a piece of music, both Bearbeitung and Transkription may be possible. Transkription emphasizes transferring the piece to another instrument or voice as faithfully to the original as possible, while Bearbeitung also allows more substantial changes. Use Transkription for a faithful transfer and Bearbeitung for a freer version.
Die Transkription des Musikstücks überträgt die ursprüngliche Melodie genau auf die Geige.
The transcription of the piece of music accurately transfers the original melody to the violin.
Diese Bearbeitung des Musikstücks verändert den Charakter des Originals deutlich.
This arrangement of the piece of music significantly changes the character of the original.
