calque in Bulgarian

calque in Bulgarian is ка́лка, калки́рам.

calque in Bulgarian

ка́лка

noun

Pronounced: kalka

(linguistics, translation studies) A word or phrase in a language formed by word-for-word or morpheme-by-morpheme translation of a word in another language.

калки́рам

verb

Pronounced: kalkiram

(linguistics, translation studies, transitive) To adopt (a word or phrase) from one language to another by semantic translation of its parts.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "calque" in Bulgarian?

"calque" in Bulgarian is ка́лка, калки́рам.

How do you pronounce ка́лка?

"calque" in Bulgarian is ка́лка, pronounced "kalka".

Are there other ways to say "calque" in Bulgarian?

Yes — Bulgarian has 2 translations listed for "calque": ка́лка, калки́рам.

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