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Translatese
Noun
Word Frequency:
2.7
Definitions
1.
Noun
Awkwardness or ungrammaticality of translation, for example due to overly literal translation of idioms or syntax.
Synonyms
undertranslation
mistranslation
mislocalisation
mislocalization
engrish
error
loan rendering
mistranscript
misinterpretability
negative transfer
misgloss
hyperforeignism
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