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Fællesskabets tarv

English translation: the greater good of the community


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17:48 Apr 29, 2011
Danish to English translations [PRO]
Human Resources / Vigtige parametre for en virksomheds succes
Danish term or phrase: Fællesskabets tarv
Selvrealiserende profitsøgning bliver således en kritisk størrelse, som kan være positiv for sammenhængen, såfremt den modsvares af en mindst lige så stor interesse for fællesskabets tarv (altruisme).

Perhaps 'as much interest in the community'?
Pernille Kienle
Local time: 04:48
English translation:the greater good of the community
Explanation:
endnu et forslag. Kombinationen 'for the greater good of the community' +altruism giver 70.000 hits på google
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Bente_F
Denmark
Local time: 13:48
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Tak!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1the greater good of the community
Bente_F
4the welfare of the community
Sven Petersson
3the common good
Hans Wang
3the good of the community
Signe Golly


  

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the good of the community


Explanation:
...er vist en velkendt formulering for dette udtryk på engelsk. Men det skal jo også kunne passes ind i teksten...

Signe Golly
Denmark
Local time: 13:48
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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the welfare of the community


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:o)

Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 13:48
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the greater good of the community


Explanation:
endnu et forslag. Kombinationen 'for the greater good of the community' +altruism giver 70.000 hits på google

Example sentence(s):
  • Socialized visions which emphasize altruism, social responsibility, the inclusion of followers and consider the greater good of the community will inspire followers.

    Reference: http://colleensharen.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/inspiring-othe...
Bente_F
Denmark
Local time: 13:48
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish
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Tak!

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agree  trsk2000
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
the common good


Explanation:
The common good is a term that can refer to several different concepts. In the popular meaning, the common good describes a specific "good" that is shared and beneficial for all (or most) members of a given community.


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_good
Hans Wang
Local time: 06:48
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in NorwegianNorwegian
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