Keyword: «addition»

The article examines the processes of word-formation adaptation of Anglicisms in modern Russian on the material of ethnonyms from the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. In order to determine the transparency of the semantics of these names for Russian speakers, a survey was conducted, the results of which allowed us to assess how successfully complex words convey the image of a race in the original without referring to the source language. Despite the effectiveness of calque as a primary method, translation solutions are not always perfect, which affects the perception of the name of a game race. The study demonstrates how borrowings are integrated into the systemic relationships of the Russian language.