# translationese

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Language exhibiting awkwardness or ungrammaticality of translation, such as due to overly literal translation of idioms or syntax.

## Etymology
From translation + -ese.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/translationese