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English translation: problem control


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Dutch term or phrase:probleembestrijding
English translation:problem control
Entered by: L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
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07:14 Jul 17, 2008
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General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Dutch term or phrase: probleembestrijding
"In geval van brand, probleembestrijding met de daartoe voorziene middelen"

Would love to hear your creative ideas. Is there a specific term in English? PS, I have no idea what category this belongs in :-)
Jo Lefebure
Local time: 06:32
problem control
Explanation:
the english do not fight a problem, they either solve it or control it

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Note added at 30 mins (2008-07-17 07:45:10 GMT)
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oops, forgot to say that they also "prevent a problem" thus problem prevention could be an alternative for you to consider.
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L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
South Africa
Local time: 06:32
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baie dankie! ;-)
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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3 +4problem control
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27 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
problem control


Explanation:
the english do not fight a problem, they either solve it or control it

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Note added at 30 mins (2008-07-17 07:45:10 GMT)
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oops, forgot to say that they also "prevent a problem" thus problem prevention could be an alternative for you to consider.

L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
South Africa
Local time: 06:32
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 15
Grading comment
baie dankie! ;-)

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agree  Kalyani Jog
28 mins
  -> Thank you

agree  Kitty Brussaard: Met 'problem control' aangezien er verwezen wordt naar een situatie waarin brand bestreden moet worden. Preventie is dus een gepasseerd station :-)
1 hr
  -> Bedankt Kitty. Ik noemde "prevention" net omdat men mij zou kunnen aanvallen als zijnde bevooroordeeld! (Preventie Kitty is voorkomen, verhoeden).Waarom worden zoveel vreemde woorden gebruikt in het ABN? Nederlands is geen arme taal!

agree  Erica Magielse: Met Kitty. Als de boel al in de hens staat, komt preventie een beetje te laat.
3 hrs
  -> Bedankt. Zoals ik reeds zei, men zou kunnen zeggen dat ik niet veel van de Engelse denkt en daarom b=voegde ik dit eraan toe. M.a.w. hoofzakelijk doen ze 4 dingen met een probleem: solve, control, prevent or nothing! In dit geval: control!

agree  Erik Boers
4 hrs
  -> Thank you.
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Jul 18, 2008 - Changes made by L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen:
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