CALQUE
(noun, verb)
There are 2 meanings of the word
Calque.
Definitions
How to pronounce calque:
US
Calque - as a noun
An expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
Example: "`superman' is a calque for the german `ubermensch'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Calque - as a verb
To adopt (a word or phrase) from one language to another by semantic translation of its parts.
Example Sentences
"He used a calque in his translation of the poem."
"The phrase 'carpe diem' is a calque of the Latin equivalent."
"The term 'false friend' is a calque from the French 'faux ami'."
"The translator opted for a literal calque of the original sentence."
"The linguist analyzed the calques present in the bilingual text."
Word Game Points
Is CALQUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, calque is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CALQUE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is CALQUE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, calque is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCALQUE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is CALQUE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, calque is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCALQUE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.