translatese

English

Etymology

From translate +‎ -ese.

Pronunciation

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Noun

translatese (uncountable)

(translation studies) Awkwardness or ungrammaticality of translation, for example due to overly literal translation of idioms or syntax.

Synonyms

translationese

Translations

Awkwardness or ungrammaticality of translation — see translationese

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