
übersetzen
to translate
To transfer a text or spoken words from one language into another.
Sie übersetzt hauptberuflich Romane aus dem Englischen ins Deutsche.
She translates novels from English into German as her main job.
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to translate
To transfer a text or spoken words from one language into another.
Sie übersetzt hauptberuflich Romane aus dem Englischen ins Deutsche.
She translates novels from English into German as her main job.

to convert
In technology, to change the ratio of rotational speeds or forces by means of a gearbox.
Das Getriebe übersetzt die Motordrehzahl in eine niedrigere Raddrehzahl.
The gearbox converts the engine speed into a lower wheel speed.
The verb 'übersetzen' is inseparable in the meanings given here. The prefix 'über-' is not stressed and always stays attached to the verb. The past participle is 'übersetzt' (without 'ge-').
Er übersetzt das Buch ins Spanische.
He translates the book into Spanish.
You can easily recognize the meaning of 'übersetzen' from context. If it is about languages, texts, or conversations, it means transferring from one language into another. In connection with technology, engines, or bicycles, it is about changing a rotational speed.
Kannst du mir diesen Satz übersetzen?
Can you translate this sentence for me?
When talking about languages, use the fixed structure: 'etwas aus [Ausgangssprache] in [Zielsprache] übersetzen' (to translate something from [source language] into [target language]). The prepositions 'aus' and 'in' are essential here.
Ich übersetze einen Brief aus dem Französischen ins Deutsche.
I am translating a letter from French into German.
to run over / cross over
When crossing a body of water, übersetzen and überfahren can both refer to traveling to the opposite shore. Übersetzen is the general choice. In this meaning, überfahren is used separably and explicitly refers to traveling by ferry or another watercraft.

Der Fährmann setzt die Wanderer mit seinem Boot ans andere Ufer über.
The ferryman takes the hikers across to the opposite shore in his boat.
Die Wanderer fahren mit der kleinen Fähre ans andere Ufer über.
The hikers cross to the opposite shore on the small ferry.