Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
zwaardere lichaamsbouw
English translation:
heavier build or larger person,
Added to glossary by
Marijke Singer
Jun 30, 2003 13:41
20 yrs ago
Dutch term
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zwaardere lichaamsbouw
Non-PRO
Dutch to English
Medical
I'm currently translating a small text on a new beauty/massage centre. One of the packages includes a 'shiatsu treatment' which, according to the text:
'is beslist ook een aanrader voor mensen met een zwaardere lichaamsbouw'.
I'm looking for a way to translate this sentence without offending anyone but can't really think of an appropriate way.
Any ideas?
Many thanks in advance!
Gert
'is beslist ook een aanrader voor mensen met een zwaardere lichaamsbouw'.
I'm looking for a way to translate this sentence without offending anyone but can't really think of an appropriate way.
Any ideas?
Many thanks in advance!
Gert
Proposed translations
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Proposed translations
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Marijke Singer
Spain
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heavier build or larger person,
I think either of these two are non-offensive.
... for those with a heavier build
... for the larger person
... for those with a heavier build
... for the larger person
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Comment: "Thank you all very much for your help!
Gert"
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Gabi François
Germany
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heavy constitution
oder instead of constitution:
bodily structure
physique
build
frame
anatomy
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or maybe strong instead of heavy - to be more polite....
bodily structure
physique
build
frame
anatomy
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Note added at 2003-06-30 13:48:35 (GMT)
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or maybe strong instead of heavy - to be more polite....
Peer comment(s):
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AllisonK (X)
: constitution refers more to the internal functions.......;)
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I found it in a medical dictionary for "Körperbau" which in German is "lichaamsbouw": Lejeune/Bunjes, Wörterbuch für Ärzte, Thieme Stuttgart
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Ariser
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joeky janusch
Israel
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quality and cast-iron nerves
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well-rounded figure/built
Klink toch aardig, nietwaar?
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Ghislaine van der Burgt
United Kingdom
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for those with a more substantial physique
'voor mensen met een zwaardere lichaamsbouw'
Naar mijn mening een passend eufemisme
Naar mijn mening een passend eufemisme
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Edith Kelly
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(a bit) more heavily built
is very polite IMO
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Evert DELOOF-SYS
Belgium
Belgium
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...recommended for (somewhat) heavier people
I don't see why you wouldn't be allowed to us 'heavier' as such. I don't think anyone will be offended...
There are, of course, quite a few euphemisms, but these are IMHO simply not needed in your context.
E.g.:
... Heavier people have more body fat, and can carry out a VLCD ... Generally, the recommended
speed of weight loss during a VLCD should ... more aboutDietetic Treatment, ...
www.ecureme.com/especial/obgyn/Dietetic_Treatment.asp
There are, of course, quite a few euphemisms, but these are IMHO simply not needed in your context.
E.g.:
... Heavier people have more body fat, and can carry out a VLCD ... Generally, the recommended
speed of weight loss during a VLCD should ... more aboutDietetic Treatment, ...
www.ecureme.com/especial/obgyn/Dietetic_Treatment.asp
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Greta Holmer
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heavier build
Is definitely also a must for people with a larger figure.
Could also say heavier bone structure, physique, larger build...
HTH.
Greta
Could also say heavier bone structure, physique, larger build...
HTH.
Greta
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Chris Hopley
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the larger person
A very neutral way to express it.
E.g.:
-> "Beginning Yoga for the Larger Person
The course is designed with the larger frame in mind and is intended to provide a safe, non-threatening arena for sedentary or overweight people to begin a low impact exercise program."
http://www.freeu.com/classes/5220.html
-> "Until recently there were few patterns for the larger person and it took a great deal of manipulation to make patterns fit or you had to settle for patterns with little or no style."
http://www.geocities.com/FashionAvenue/1184/fitting.html
-> "TCI has begun a new era of addressing fitness issues of the larger person in an attempt to improve their health and ultimately their lifestyle and life expectancy."
http://www.teamclydesdale.com/archive_board.htm
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Note added at 56 mins (2003-06-30 14:38:16 GMT)
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By way of corroboration for Marijke\'s \'the larger person\'.
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Note added at 57 mins (2003-06-30 14:39:04 GMT)
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By way of corroboration for Marijke\'s \'the larger person\'.
E.g.:
-> "Beginning Yoga for the Larger Person
The course is designed with the larger frame in mind and is intended to provide a safe, non-threatening arena for sedentary or overweight people to begin a low impact exercise program."
http://www.freeu.com/classes/5220.html
-> "Until recently there were few patterns for the larger person and it took a great deal of manipulation to make patterns fit or you had to settle for patterns with little or no style."
http://www.geocities.com/FashionAvenue/1184/fitting.html
-> "TCI has begun a new era of addressing fitness issues of the larger person in an attempt to improve their health and ultimately their lifestyle and life expectancy."
http://www.teamclydesdale.com/archive_board.htm
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Note added at 56 mins (2003-06-30 14:38:16 GMT)
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By way of corroboration for Marijke\'s \'the larger person\'.
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Note added at 57 mins (2003-06-30 14:39:04 GMT)
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By way of corroboration for Marijke\'s \'the larger person\'.
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heavyset
is used often as well, and is not necessarily offensive.
It's tough to find non-obscene sites when doing a search on heavyset by the way!: )
... have found a talented actor who also happens to be heavyset?". ... It's funny what people
think of as "obese," though. ... 30% over your ideal weight for some others. ...
www.janegalt.net/MT/mt-comments.cgi?entry_id=3912 - 13k
... for us human folk, but what about "ideal weight ranges ... At 1 year and 2 months old
(people years), she's ... She's "medium-framed"-not fine boned but not heavyset. ...
www.catfancy.com/anforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6608 - 97k
It's tough to find non-obscene sites when doing a search on heavyset by the way!: )
... have found a talented actor who also happens to be heavyset?". ... It's funny what people
think of as "obese," though. ... 30% over your ideal weight for some others. ...
www.janegalt.net/MT/mt-comments.cgi?entry_id=3912 - 13k
... for us human folk, but what about "ideal weight ranges ... At 1 year and 2 months old
(people years), she's ... She's "medium-framed"-not fine boned but not heavyset. ...
www.catfancy.com/anforum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6608 - 97k
Peer comment(s):
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Chris Hopley
: Ha ha ha! I see what you mean. 'Heavyset honeys' are at the tame end of the scale... :-)
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piqued your curiosity, didn't I ? :))
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Сергей Лузан
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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recommended for persons with larger figure/(s)/[shape/(s)]
Hope it helps a little. Good luck, GertV!
Or for largely-shaped persons (my best guess).
Or for largely-shaped persons (my best guess).
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