Meaning & use

Polish subtitling

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UK/ˈpəʊlɪʃ ˈsʌbtaɪtlɪŋ/
US/ˈpoʊlɪʃ ˈsʌbtaɪtlɪŋ/

Meaning

  1. noununcountable

    The activity or process of adding Polish-language subtitles to a film or video.

    Grammar: Uncountable: 'Polish subtitling is a specialized skill.' No plural form.

    Patterns

    • Polish subtitling for something
    • do Polish subtitling

    She works in Polish subtitling for international films.

    The company offers Polish subtitling services for online courses.

    Polish subtitling requires a good understanding of both languages.

Common combinations

Polish subtitling services
They provide Polish subtitling services for documentaries.
Polish subtitling software
This Polish subtitling software makes it easy to sync text.
Polish subtitling project
He is working on a Polish subtitling project for a TV series.
professional Polish subtitling
We need professional Polish subtitling for the conference videos.

Synonyms and how they differ

Polish captioning
Similar, but 'captioning' often includes descriptions of sounds for accessibility, while 'subtitling' focuses on dialogue.
Polish translation for subtitles
A more descriptive phrase; 'Polish subtitling' is the standard term for the whole process.

Word family

subtitle noun
The text at the bottom of a screen that translates or transcribes dialogue.
subtitle verb
To add subtitles to a film or video.
subtitler noun
A person who creates subtitles.

Commonly confused: Polish subtitling or polish (lowercase)?

Polish subtitling vs polish (lowercase)

As a verb, 'polish' means to make something smooth or shiny. 'Polish subtitling' with a capital P refers to the Polish language.

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