CEFR C1

Dubbing

verb

Meaning

To replace the original voices in a film or television show with voices in a different language.

Examples

The movie was dubbed into French for the European release.
Many animated films are dubbed into multiple languages for international distribution.

Synonyms: redub, overdub, translate

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Dubbing (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /dʌb/

Definition

To replace the original voices in a film or television show with voices in a different language.

Examples

The movie was dubbed into French for the European release.
Many animated films are dubbed into multiple languages for international distribution.

How to Use Dubbing

dub into (prepositional phrase): To translate and record dialogue into a specific language. — "The animated series was dubbed into over 50 languages."
dub over (phrasal verb): To add a new sound or voice recording on top of an existing one. — "The director decided to dub the actor's voice over the original recording."

Synonyms of Dubbing

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Antonyms of Dubbing

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