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APA Citation Style (7th Edition)

Referencing works in other languages and translations

Works in another language: 

If you are quoting a passage that is in another language, quote the original (in the other language) and the English translation in square brackets.

If the document you are referencing was automatically translated from a foreign language into English (by Google Translate, Babelfish, etc.), you need to go back to the original and list the original, non-English-language quote, with English following in square brackets.
(See section 9.38 of the APA Publication Manual, 7th ed.)

 

Translated Works: 

Cite a translated work in the language in which it was published. In the reference list entry, include a credit to the translator and the original work’s year of publication. 
(See sections 8.15 and 9.39 of the APA Publication Manual, 7th ed.)