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English translation: practical and realistic approach

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German term or phrase:	nüchtern betrachten
English translation:	practical and realistic approach
Entered by:	Svetlana Virjnevschi

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11:23 Aug 9, 2011

German to English translations [PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters

German term or phrase: nüchtern betrachten

Ex.: Das Thema (z.B. Betriebssystem) muss man nüchtern betrachten.

Cannot find an appropriate English equivalent for 'nüchtern betrachten'. Any suggestions will be appreciated!

Svetlana Virjnevschi KudoZ activity Questions: 19 (none open) Answers: 37
Local time: 00:55

practical and realistic approach

Explanation:
Just another possibility:

I'm assuming the sentence deals with the selection of an operating system. Also, the issue may be not spending more than necessary (staying within budget).

Selected response from:

RyanSM
United States
Local time: 17:55

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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

3 +5

practical and realistic approach

RyanSM

4 +1

examined pragmatically

Ramey Rieger

look at matter-of-factly

Alexander Schleber

3 +1

to keep something in perspective

Lucia Moon

take a sober view

Horst Huber

consider with realistic approach

xxxkeya

consider dispassionately

Armorel Young

approached objectively

Raghunathan

Answers

7 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

to keep something in perspective

Explanation:
http://www.dict.cc/?s=etw. nüchtern betrachten

Lucia Moon
Singapore
Local time: 06:55
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

German

19 mins confidence:

look at matter-of-factly

Explanation:
nüchtern => matter-of-fact / soberly
I think matter-of-fact fits better in the context.

Alexander Schleber
Local time: 00:55
Native speaker of:

German,

English

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +5

practical and realistic approach

Explanation:
Just another possibility:

I'm assuming the sentence deals with the selection of an operating system. Also, the issue may be not spending more than necessary (staying within budget).

Example sentence(s):

"A practical and realistic approach is essential in selecting an operating system."

RyanSM
United States
Local time: 17:55
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 4

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

examined pragmatically

Explanation:
an option, depending on the tone

Ramey Rieger
Local time: 00:55
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 40

1 hr confidence:

consider dispassionately

Explanation:
Would be another fairly literal translation.

Armorel Young
Local time: 23:55
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 67

2 hrs confidence:

approached objectively

Explanation:
The "objectively" is also supported by Leo.

Each project is approached objectively to reflect the values and aspirations of the clients. The interior designing services are offered for hotels, houses, educational institutes, corporate offices etc. In designing, following elements are covered:

Raghunathan
Local time: 04:25
Native speaker of:

English

5 hrs confidence:

consider with realistic approach

Explanation:
One needs to consider the topic (e.g. operating system) with realistic approach.

Sachlich betrachten

Example sentence(s):

Das Thema (z.B. Betriebssystem) muss man nüchtern betrachten.

Reference: http://www.dict.cc/?s=n%C3%BCchtern+betrachten

xxxkeya
Local time: 04:25
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

Hindi

12 hrs confidence:

take a sober view

Explanation:
Just to parse the meaning.

Horst Huber
Local time: 18:55
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

German
PRO pts in category: 4

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Non-PRO (2): opolt, Cetacea

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Changes made by editors

Aug 9, 2011 - Changes made by philgoddard:
Field	Tech/Engineering => Other
Field (specific)	Computers (general) => General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters

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