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idiomatic
This term describes language that feels natural and fluid to a native speaker, often relying on cultural shorthand rather than literal logic. It carries a positive connotation of authenticity and fluency, suggesting a mastery of the subtle, unwritten rules of a language that go beyond textbook grammar.
In linguistic analysis, it distinguishes between compositional meaning, where the whole is the sum of its parts, and non-compositional meaning, where the phrase functions as a single semantic unit. It is frequently used in educational contexts to warn learners against literal translation, which often results in awkward or nonsensical phrasing.
Meanings
Examples
Your English is grammatically correct but not very idiomatic.
I want to sound more idiomatic when I speak with locals.
The translator struggled to find an idiomatic equivalent for the phrase.
The translator struggled to find an idiomatic equivalent for the phrase.
That phrasing is highly idiomatic to the southern dialect.
Is this expression idiomatic or just a literal translation?
Is this expression idiomatic or just a literal translation?
We need to ensure the marketing copy is idiomatic for the target market.
The author uses idiomatic language to create a sense of realism.
It sounds a bit stilted because it lacks idiomatic flow.