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es geht um die richtige Präsentation

English translation: rewording

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07:04 Feb 24, 2010

German to English translations [PRO]
Internet, e-Commerce / Online Jewellery Shop

German term or phrase: es geht um die richtige Präsentation

Beim Schenken geht es um die richtige Präsentation: Die Überraschung erst auspacken zu müssen, macht die Sache einfach spannender.

Gift giving presupposes a real presentation?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Anna Lekush KudoZ activity Questions: 169 (1 open) (8 closed without grading) Answers: 2
Local time: 12:38

English translation:rewording

Explanation:
es geht um has no exact translation, only equivalents,

e.g.

What is important is the right presentation
The key is correct presentation

Selected response from:

Jon Fedler
Local time: 11:38

Grading comment

Thanks a lot for answering my question!
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

it needs to be presented properly

Jeux de Mots

It's all about the right presentation

Mark Straver

rewording

Jon Fedler

the way in which it is presented

Reinhold Wehrmann

Discussion entries: 2

Answers

4 mins confidence:

the way in which it is presented

Explanation:
I would suggest: "When presenting a gift, the way in which it is presented is of importance."

Reinhold Wehrmann
South Africa
Local time: 10:38
Works in field
Native speaker of:

German,

English
PRO pts in category: 8

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thanks a lot for your answer!

2 hrs confidence:

rewording

Explanation:
es geht um has no exact translation, only equivalents,

e.g.

What is important is the right presentation
The key is correct presentation

Jon Fedler
Local time: 11:38
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 3

Grading comment

Thanks a lot for answering my question!

4 hrs confidence:

It's all about the right presentation

Explanation:
Generally "es geht um" can be easily translated to "it's all about" in this kind of construction, it tends to indicate a focal point, a centre stage.

Mark Straver
Sweden
Local time: 10:38
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Dutch,

English

6 hrs confidence:

it needs to be presented properly

Explanation:
The correct presentation is important - the present needs to be presented properly.

Jeux de Mots
Germany
Local time: 10:38
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thanks a lot for your answer!

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Non-PRO (2): Armorel Young, Helen Shiner

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