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Jahrgang 1963

English translation: born in 1963

19:09 Apr 23, 2001
German to English translations [PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
German term or phrase: Jahrgang 1963
Is this "born" 1963 or "graduated" 1963?
"Dr. John XXX, Jahrgang 1963, ist neuer Werkleiter bei XXX in Wehr. Der promovierte Chemiker hat in den USA studiert und war vor seinem Wechsel Leiter der Sythese-Abteilung in Basel."
Dawn Montague
United States
Local time: 07:02
English translation:born in 1963
Explanation:
In this case, I would say that Jahrgang refers to the year this person was born. If it were to mean the year he graduated, the sentence would have to be phrased differently.
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born in 1963


Explanation:
In this case, I would say that Jahrgang refers to the year this person was born. If it were to mean the year he graduated, the sentence would have to be phrased differently.


Anja Brito
Spain
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Jahrgang


Explanation:
Jahrgang, when describing individuals, usually refers to the year of birth.


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