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German translation: Pitcher's Mound


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English to German translations [Non-PRO]
Other / take to the mound
English term or phrase: mound
But when the cast of HAPPY DAYS begged Henry to join them for benefit softball games. Henry came out of his shell...and took to the mound.

What does take to the mound mean here??? He is playing sofball, ok, but I dont know how to say it in German...
Pastacetisadaimebogati
German translation:Pitcher's Mound
Explanation:
Eine kleine Anhebung auf dem inneren Spielfeld, von dem aus der "Pitcher" den Ball in die "Strikezone" wirft. Ich glaube nicht, dass es da eine angemessene deutsche Übersetzung gibt. Ich würde es wie oben stehen lassen.
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Olav Rixen
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3 +2Pitcher's Mound
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Pitcher's Mound


Explanation:
Eine kleine Anhebung auf dem inneren Spielfeld, von dem aus der "Pitcher" den Ball in die "Strikezone" wirft. Ich glaube nicht, dass es da eine angemessene deutsche Übersetzung gibt. Ich würde es wie oben stehen lassen.

Olav Rixen
Canada
Local time: 03:03
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