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calque

noun

an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
AL
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language

    “‘superman’ is a calque for the German ‘Ubermensch’”

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Example Sentences

‘superman’ is a calque for the German ‘Ubermensch’
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