What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
romanization
Example
The romanization of Japanese is often used for language learners. [romanization: noun]
Example
The Korean name '한국' can be romanized as 'Hanguk'. [romanized: past participle]
transliteration
Example
The transliteration of the Arabic word 'سلام' is 'salaam'. [transliteration: noun]
Example
The Russian name 'Екатерина' can be transliterated as 'Ekaterina'. [transliterated: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Romanization is more commonly used than transliteration in everyday language, especially for language learning and communication. Transliteration is more commonly used in academic or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between romanization and transliteration?
Both romanization and transliteration can be used in formal and informal contexts, depending on the situation and audience.
