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calque

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/ˈkælkwə/

/kælk/

noun

1 öykünme çeviri, kalk countable

Definition (English)

A word or phrase formed by translating a foreign expression word for word, such as "flea market" from French "marché aux puces".

Example Sentences

German "Wolkenkratzer" is a calque of the English word "skyscraper".

Almanca "Wolkenkratzer", İngilizce "skyscraper" sözcüğünün öykünme çevirisidir.
A calque often hides its foreign origin behind perfectly native words.

Öykünme çeviri, yabancı kökenini çoğu zaman tamamen yerli sözcüklerin arkasında saklar.