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bruggenbouwer

English translation: bridges the gap between

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Dutch term or phrase:bruggenbouwer
English translation:bridges the gap between
Entered by: Evert DELOOF-SYS

11:16 Aug 9, 2002
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Dutch term or phrase: bruggenbouwer
de organisatie is een bruggenbouwer tussen onderwijs en het bedrijfsleven
sammi
Local time: 11:58
bridges the gap between
Explanation:
The organisation bridges the gap between culture and commerce (trade and industry,...)

Sounds a bit better (IMHO).

HTH
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Evert DELOOF-SYS
Belgium
Local time: 11:58
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Summary of answers provided
5the organisation forms a bridge between education and commerce
Dave Greatrix
5bridges the gap between
Evert DELOOF-SYS
4The organisation brings education and commerce closer together
Gert Vercauteren


  

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2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
the organisation forms a bridge between education and commerce


Explanation:
I should forget about the "builder" bit Not required if you say "forms"

Dave Greatrix
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:58
Native speaker of: English
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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
The organisation brings education and commerce closer together


Explanation:
Might be another possibility.

Gert

Gert Vercauteren
Belgium
Local time: 11:58
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
bridges the gap between


Explanation:
The organisation bridges the gap between culture and commerce (trade and industry,...)

Sounds a bit better (IMHO).

HTH

Evert DELOOF-SYS
Belgium
Local time: 11:58
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FlemishFlemish
PRO pts in pair: 1278
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