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How to ask Siri to translate in iOS 16

Siri is multi-lingual. in iOS (14 and higher), so it can translate phrases or ask the meaning of a foreign word.

Siri is multi-lingual. in iOS (14 and higher), so it can translate phrases or ask the meaning of a foreign word. To translate using Siri in iOS 16:

° Activate Siri. You can activate Siri by saying “Hey Siri” or by pressing and holding the side button (or Home button on older iPhones). 

° Tell Siri what you want to translate. For example, you could say:

“How do I say ‘where is the bathroom’ in Spanish?”

“Translate ‘thank you’ to French.”

“What’s ‘good morning’ in German?”

° Siri will provide the translated phrase both in text and by speaking it aloud. 
provide the translated phrase both in text and by speaking it aloud. 

° You can replay the audio translation by tapping the play button, or copy the translation if needed.

Siri’s translation feature in iOS 16 supports languages like Mandarin, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, translating from English. 

Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.

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