calques

[US]/[ˈkælk]/
[UK]/[ˈkælk]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Ett ord eller uttryck som lånats från en annan språk och litteralt översatts till ett nytt språk; ett uttryck eller formulering som har översatts litteralt från ett annat språk.

Phrases & Collocations

using calques

använda kaliker

identifying calques

identifiera kaliker

analyzing calques

analysera kaliker

new calques

nya kaliker

avoiding calques

undvika kaliker

detecting calques

upptäcka kaliker

complex calques

komplexa kaliker

rare calques

sällsynta kaliker

formed calques

formade kaliker

potential calques

potentiella kaliker

Example Sentences

he kicked the bucket after a long illness.

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she let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

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the company is burning the midnight oil to finish the project.

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he’s pulling my leg; he’s just joking around.

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she’s feeling under the weather and won’t come to the meeting.

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he’s got a chip on his shoulder about his promotion.

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they are barking up the wrong tree trying to find the culprit.

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he’s beating around the bush and not getting to the point.

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she’s holding down the fort while he’s away.

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he’s on cloud nine after getting the job offer.

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they are getting the show on the road and starting the performance.

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