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calque vs expression

expression vs calque

calque and expression both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
calque Yes No No No
expression Yes No No No
As nouns, expression is a hypernym of calque; that is, expression is a word with a broader meaning than calque:
  • calque: an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
  • expression: a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Other hypernyms of calque include locution, saying.
calque (noun) expression (noun)
an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
the feelings expressed on a person's face
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
the style of expressing yourself
expression without words
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
(genetics) the process of expressing a gene
Difference between calque and expression

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