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