calque in Russian

calque in Russian is ка́лька, калькировать.

calque in Russian

ка́лька

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.

калькировать

verb

Pronounced: kalkirovat

(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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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 Russian?

"calque" in Russian is ка́лька, калькировать.

How do you pronounce ка́лька?

"calque" in Russian is ка́лька, pronounced "kalka".

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

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "calque": ка́лька, калькировать.

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