translatese

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English

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Etymology

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From translate +‎ -ese.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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translatese (uncountable)

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

Synonyms

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Translations

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Awkwardness or ungrammaticality of translation — see translationese
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