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Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Other / Leisure time activites | | Dutch term or phrase: zopie / koek en zopie | "Wij claimden er 2, want zo een ton is ook handig voor de koek en zopie. Je zet hem niet op de bank, maar er onder (!) De zopie hadden wij net nodig, want er was geen zak te doen op de boten."
And I suspect that "zak" is a misspelling of zaak.
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This is Dutch text from the Netherlands.
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|   Alexander SchleberKudoZ activityQuestions: 674 (none open) ( 14 without valid answers) ( 12 closed without grading) Answers: 4439
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| | Koek en Zopie | Explanation:
It's obvious what they mean with koek... Zopie refers to a shot of something alcoholic ice skaters use(d) to warm up. (eg. brandy, schnaps)
I've found Koek en zopie left in Dutch on the websites below; particularly in the descriptions of paintings in the 18th Century.
"er was geen zak te doen op de boten" - is not a spelling mistake but a rude/v. informal way to say there's absolutely nothing to keep yourself busy with (on the boats).
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Note added at 36 mins (2005-10-25 15:15:43 GMT)
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The website references refer to the actual 'tent', called a Koek en Zopie, next to the ice. From what I can see in the short text, they are not actually refering to the tent itself, so you might be ok with a free translation...
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Note added at 56 mins (2005-10-25 15:35:51 GMT)
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The website references refer to the actual 'tent', called a Koek en Zopie, next to the ice. From what I can see in the short text, they are not actually refering to the tent itself, so you might be ok with a free translation... |
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Lotte Scott
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:57
| Grading comment That sounds good. Thanks.
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24 mins confidence:   Koek en Zopie
Explanation:
It's obvious what they mean with koek... Zopie refers to a shot of something alcoholic ice skaters use(d) to warm up. (eg. brandy, schnaps)
I've found Koek en zopie left in Dutch on the websites below; particularly in the descriptions of paintings in the 18th Century.
"er was geen zak te doen op de boten" - is not a spelling mistake but a rude/v. informal way to say there's absolutely nothing to keep yourself busy with (on the boats).
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Note added at 36 mins (2005-10-25 15:15:43 GMT)
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The website references refer to the actual 'tent', called a Koek en Zopie, next to the ice. From what I can see in the short text, they are not actually refering to the tent itself, so you might be ok with a free translation...
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Note added at 56 mins (2005-10-25 15:35:51 GMT)
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The website references refer to the actual 'tent', called a Koek en Zopie, next to the ice. From what I can see in the short text, they are not actually refering to the tent itself, so you might be ok with a free translation...
Reference: http://www.artnet.com/artist/10332/charles-henri-joseph-leic...
Reference: http://www.artrenewal.org/asp/database/image.asp?id=17118
| Lotte Scott
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:57
Native speaker of:  Dutch, English
PRO pts in category: 4
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| | Grading comment | That sounds good. Thanks. |
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1 hr confidence: peer agreement (net): +4 refreshment(s) stall / stand
Explanation:
Volgens de dikke vandalen gaat het om alcoholhoudende drank, ik dacht dat het vaak om warme chocolademelk met een gevulde koek ging. Dat was op die ondergelopen weilanden bij ons vroeger tenminste zo.
| Henk Peelen
Netherlands
Local time: 13:57
Native speaker of:  Dutch
PRO pts in category: 20
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