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German translation: Prachtexemplar / Glanzstück / Meisterstück

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20:31 Dec 12, 2009

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Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting

English term or phrase: masterpiece

Im folgenden Absatz werden "mineral specimen categorized as masterpieces" verglichen mit Bildern, die Inbegriffe des Meisterwerks sind. Ich brauche für die Mineralien, die "masterpieces" sind, ein Wort, das ich den Bildern (die als Meisterwerke) bezeichnet werden, gegenüberstellen kann, ohne das sprachliche Bild zu verlieren.

There are numerous characteristics that elevate a mineral specimen from being categorized as a fine example to that of a masterpiece. Entire volumes could be written discussing this topic but the following discussion will serve to briefly identify and define the qualities of a mineral masterpiece. The goal is to give collectors and mineral aficionados a perspective on what makes certain specimens leave their earthly roots to reach intergalactic heights. I am pleased that H decided to include this topic in her book, especially since the quality of her paintings is the epitome of what a masterpiece is. Her paintings are masterpieces themselves so it is fitting to describe the very objects they depict at the same level.

silvia glatzhofer KudoZ activity Questions: 1019 (7 open) (7 without valid answers) (37 closed without grading) Answers: 641
Local time: 17:52

German translation:Prachtexemplar / Glanzstück / Meisterstück

Explanation:
...mein Diskussionsbeitrag mit Ich-will-ins-Internet-aber-s-Internet-will-mich-nicht-bedingter Verspätung als Antwort ;-)

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Note added at 14 hrs (2009-12-13 11:10:46 GMT)
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Zur erwähnten Gegenüberstellung scheint mir persönlich </I>Glanzstück</I> am geeignetsten.

Selected response from:

Tal Anja Cohen
Local time: 17:52

Grading comment

danke
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Summary of answers provided

3 +4

Wunderwerk (der Natur)

Tom Feise

Meisterstück, Meisterwerk

Yarramalong

3 +2

(besonderes) Kleinod, Schmuckstück

mrmp

3 +2

Prachtexemplar / Glanzstück / Meisterstück

Tal Anja Cohen

3 +1

(echtes) Ausnahmestück//(echtes) Juwel

Susanne Schiewe

Meisterwerk

Leonhard Schmeiser

Discussion entries: 4

Answers

43 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

(echtes) Ausnahmestück//(echtes) Juwel

Explanation:
ist gar nicht so einfach, einen Begriff zu finden, der in beiden Fällen passt. Evtl. könnte man auch sagen:

"Kunstwerk der Natur" vs. "Kunstwerk bildnerischen Gestaltens" (geht wahrscheinlich auch unkomplizierter, aber es ist ja schon spät....)

Susanne Schiewe
Germany
Local time: 17:52
Native speaker of:

German

10 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

(besonderes) Kleinod, Schmuckstück

Explanation:
wenn ich an die Fragestellung denke, nämlich etwas passendes für die Gegenüberstellung zu finden, erscheinen mir diese beiden am geeignetsten, ansonsten natürlich sind die anderen Vorschläge auch gut.

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Note added at 10 Stunden (2009-12-13 07:12:49 GMT)
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schade, dass Anja ihren Vorschlag Prachtexemplar nicht als Antwort eingestellt hat, sonst hätte ich glatt zugestimmt.

mrmp
Local time: 17:52
Native speaker of:

German

11 hrs confidence:

Meisterwerk

Explanation:
Die Wortwahl ist ja auch im Original recht eigenartig; warum sollte die Übersetzung das verbergen?

Leonhard Schmeiser
Austria
Local time: 17:52
Works in field
Native speaker of:

German
PRO pts in category: 4

11 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +4

Wunderwerk (der Natur)

Explanation:
vielleicht geht es ja, wenn es sich irgendwie reimt:
Wunderwerk / Kunstwerk
wobei das natürliche mit dem von Menschenhand geschaffene kontrastiert

Tom Feise
Switzerland
Local time: 17:52
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

German

14 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

Prachtexemplar / Glanzstück / Meisterstück

Tal Anja Cohen
Local time: 17:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

German
PRO pts in category: 19
1 corroborated select project
in this pair and field

Grading comment

danke

1 day15 hrs confidence:

Meisterstück, Meisterwerk

Explanation:
Dieses Wort wird m.E. in mindestens zwei Bedeutungen benutzt.

Example sentence(s):

There is a special joy in knowing that someone completed their masterpiece before they depart.
Harima will need Yakumo's help to finish his masterpiece.

Yarramalong
Local time: 17:52
Native speaker of:

German,

English

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