What is another word for calques?
Pronunciation: [kˈalks] (IPA) 
Calques are words that have been borrowed from another language and translated directly, often resulting in an awkward or literal translation. Synonyms for calques include loan translations, literal translations, and borrowing. Loan translations are words or phrases that are translated directly from one language to another, while literal translations attempt to retain the original wording and structure of a phrase. Borrowing refers to the adoption of a word from one language into another without translation. While calques can be useful in some cases, they can also lead to confusion or miscommunication, making it important to use them carefully and appropriately.
