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English translation: merry

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14:31 Jan 17, 2011

German to English translations [PRO]
Other / Gesundheit - Gewicht Abbauen

German term or phrase: feucht

Üppige weihnachtsfeiern, feucht fröhliche Silvesterstimmung.

Which would be the best way to translate it?

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Local time: 05:20

English translation:merry

Explanation:
Used in a New Year's Eve context, this word implies that alcohol has been consumed. People are happy from having been drinking - not aggressive.

Selected response from:

Robin Salmon
Australia
Local time: 12:20

Grading comment

I think the variant suggested by you would fit my translation better. Thanks a lot!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

3 +8

boozy

Antje Matthaeus

4 +1

merry

Robin Salmon

Discussion entries: 3

Answers

6 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +8

boozy

Explanation:
"feuchtfröhlich" describes the mood people are in when they have drunk somewhat too much alcohol and enjoying themselves.

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Posted at the same time, Andrew. Sorry. It's not necessarily disapproving. It just says that the fun people have is due to the alcohol.

Antje Matthaeus
Local time: 04:20
Native speaker of:

German

Notes to answerer

Asker: Thank you!

15 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

merry

Explanation:
Used in a New Year's Eve context, this word implies that alcohol has been consumed. People are happy from having been drinking - not aggressive.

Robin Salmon
Australia
Local time: 12:20
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 4

Grading comment

I think the variant suggested by you would fit my translation better. Thanks a lot!

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