get lost in translation

Of a word or words, to lose the full subtlety of meaning or significance when translated from one language to another, especially when done literally. My friend tried explaining a few French idioms to me, but I'm afraid they got lost in translation. It's amazing how much gets lost in translation in the subtitles of foreign films.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Swarna	-	Indian, Telugu, Hindi
Amiran	-	Georgian, Literature
Dominique	do-mee-NEEK	French
Baltassar	-	Biblical Latin
Drahoslava	-	Czech
Giacomina	-	Italian