Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Calquing.
Calquing - as a verb
To adopt (a word or phrase) from one language to another by semantic translation of its parts.
Calquing - as a noun
Loan translation
Example Sentences
"The process of calquing involves translating a word or phrase literally into another language."
"Linguists use calquing as a method for analyzing the structure of different languages."
"One common type of calquing is the literal translation of idiomatic expressions."
"The calquing of scientific terms can be challenging due to their specialized meanings."
"Translators sometimes resort to calquing when no suitable equivalent term exists in the target language."
Word Game Points
Is CALQUING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, calquing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CALQUING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is CALQUING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, calquing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCALQUING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is CALQUING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, calquing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCALQUING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
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Words
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