What does the cryptic crossword clue "Translate phrase for Himalayan mountaineer (6)" mean?

The definition is "mountaineer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of PHRASE = SHERPA; definition: "mountaineer" The answer is SHERPA.

Translate phrase for Himalayan mountaineer (6)

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