Linguee
Linguee
Bilingual dictionary and translation search service that provides word and phrase translations with contextual examples from real texts.
Developer:
DeepL
Our Take
Linguee is especially useful when translating academic writing and you need to see how a word or phrase appears in real bilingual texts. Its example sentences can help researchers compare terminology and choose wording that fits the context rather than relying on a dictionary definition alone.
Examples are drawn from existing translations and may not match the discipline, register, or intended meaning of your source. Some examples can be awkward or outdated, and a frequent translation is not automatically the most accurate one for a specialized paper.
Use Linguee to investigate terminology and cross-check candidate translations. For technical concepts, verify the term in authoritative publications from your field and preserve the meaning of the original rather than translating word for word.
Key Features
Bilingual dictionary lookup, Parallel-text examples, Contextual phrase search, Terminology comparison
Best For
Checking terminology and context
Research Tasks
Check how a technical term is used in context; compare alternative translations for an abstract; build a discipline-specific vocabulary list; confirm wording with authoritative sources before publication.
Pricing
$0 — free online dictionary and translation-search service. It is primarily a reference tool; results should be checked in context.