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Minister

German translation: Geistliche(r)


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English term or phrase:Minister
German translation:Geistliche(r)
Entered by: Iris Schlagheck-Weber
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15:49 Jan 13, 2007
English to German translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
English term or phrase: Minister
Es geht um einen Satz in einer in Sri Lanka ausgestellten Heiratsurkunde. In erster Linie frage ich mich, was der Begriff "Minister" in diesem Zusammenhang bedeutet (ist es ein Geistlicher oder doch jemand anderer?). Jedoch erschließt sich mir der ganze Satz auch nicht wirklich (sehr wahrscheinlich, weil die englische Version auch schon eine Übersetzung ist). Kann mir jemand helfen?

"I certify that the above is a true copy of the Statement No. (-) furnished to me under Section 34, Marriage Registration Ordinance (...), of a Marriage solemnized by (or in the presence of) ....., Minister."

Die einzelnen Satzbauteile sind nicht das Problem, aber ihre Zusammenstellung - und natürlich der "Minister"...

Vielen Dank im Voraus.
Iris
Iris Schlagheck-Weber
Local time: 05:53
Geistliche(r)
Explanation:
I have this site for you, regarding the Sri Lankan "Marriage Registration Ordinance". Have a scan of point 10 on page 6; I think you may agree that this suggests fairly conclusively that a "minister of religion" is meant here; otherwise, I'm sure they'd have used "Registrar", don't you think?

http://www.proz.com/kudoz/1718900?bs=1#marker_submit



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If that doesn't work for you (it won't for me, now!), try the one below:

http://www.rgd.gov.lk/division_registrar_general's_department.htm

and call up the second item under "Legislation" - Chapter 112.

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(You may have to copy and paste the whole address into your browser - that's what I had to do)
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David Moore
Local time: 05:53
Grading comment
Good job, David! Thanks a lot.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4Geistliche(r)David Moore
3Urkundsbeamterscipio


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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
minister
Urkundsbeamter


Explanation:
ist das hier wahrscheinlich... ich glaub, das war erst kürzlich eine Frage... ;-)

scipio
Local time: 05:53
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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Asker: Herzlichen Dank!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  David Moore: I think that would be "Registrar"; since it's a one-time British colony, I think they still use British terminology and it looks to me as if the marriage took place in church.
26 mins
neutral  LittleBalu: mit David. Ich halte auch den Geistlichen für wahrscheinlicher.
39 mins
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
minister
Geistliche(r)


Explanation:
I have this site for you, regarding the Sri Lankan "Marriage Registration Ordinance". Have a scan of point 10 on page 6; I think you may agree that this suggests fairly conclusively that a "minister of religion" is meant here; otherwise, I'm sure they'd have used "Registrar", don't you think?

http://www.proz.com/kudoz/1718900?bs=1#marker_submit



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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-01-13 18:30:19 GMT)
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If that doesn't work for you (it won't for me, now!), try the one below:

http://www.rgd.gov.lk/division_registrar_general's_department.htm

and call up the second item under "Legislation" - Chapter 112.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-01-13 18:32:33 GMT)
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(You may have to copy and paste the whole address into your browser - that's what I had to do)

David Moore
Local time: 05:53
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Good job, David! Thanks a lot.
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