calqueadapted

Calque-adapted is a term used in linguistics to describe a word or phrase that has been adapted from one language to another through a process of calquing. Calquing, also known as borrowing or translation, involves the direct transfer of a word or phrase from one language to another, often with minimal or no adaptation to the target language's grammar or phonology. Calque-adapted words or phrases, however, undergo some degree of adaptation to fit the phonological and grammatical structures of the target language.

For example, the English word "skyscraper" is a calque-adapted term. It is derived from the German "Hochhaus," which is a calque of the English phrase "high house." The English term "skyscraper" has been adapted to fit the phonological and grammatical structures of English, resulting in a word that is distinct from its source language.

Calque-adapted terms are often used to convey specific concepts or ideas that do not have a direct equivalent in the target language. They can also be used to create new words or phrases that are more familiar or intuitive to speakers of the target language. However, calque-adapted terms can sometimes be seen as less natural or idiomatic than words that have been fully adapted to the target language's phonology and grammar.