calque Synonyms
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calque Meaning
Wordnet
calque (n)
an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
Webster
calque (v. t.)
See 2d Calk, v. t.
FAQs About the word calque
an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another languageSee 2d Calk, v. t.
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Linguists often study calques as a means of understanding language borrowing and adaptation.
Translators sometimes use calques when rendering idiomatic expressions from one language into another.
The term "loan translation" is synonymous with calque in linguistic discourse.
In some cases, calques can lead to misunderstandings if the literal translation doesn't convey the intended meaning accurately.
