organisiert

English translation: The people have little (formal) organization (among them).

13:21 Jul 19, 2001
German to English translations [Non-PRO]
German term or phrase: organisiert
"Die Menschen sind wenig organisiert." It presumably means that they haven't got together to form associations (trade unions, interest groups etc.). I don't think you can just say "not very organised" in English (surely means something different?!). Is there a good way of putting it (in a non-slangy way)?
English translation:The people have little (formal) organization (among them).
Explanation:
This may get the idea across slightly better. If you are talking about trade unions, focus groups, etc. I would add formal to the sentence so that mass chaos among the group is not implied.

-Jason
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enphiniti
Local time: 14:41
Grading comment
Seems a good way of putting it. Thanks for your help.
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Summary of answers provided
na +1They have not organized.
Kim Metzger
nahave not yet unionized
Florin Badea
naPeople are not organization-minded
Francesco D'Alessandro
naThe people have little (formal) organization (among them).
enphiniti


  

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9 mins peer agreement (net): +1
They have not organized.


Explanation:
As opposed to are not organized. When talking about labor movements it is common to say the group has not yet organized.


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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 13:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 22192

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21 mins
have not yet unionized


Explanation:
If you're talking about forms of associations,specifically trade unions, then this has got to be the right answer.

Hth

Flo


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Florin Badea
Romania
Local time: 22:41
Native speaker of: Native in RomanianRomanian, Native in GermanGerman
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22 mins
People are not organization-minded


Explanation:
as you say, it's a matter of general mentality, without any reference to membership in a specific organization

Francesco D'Alessandro
Spain
Local time: 20:41
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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11 hrs
The people have little (formal) organization (among them).


Explanation:
This may get the idea across slightly better. If you are talking about trade unions, focus groups, etc. I would add formal to the sentence so that mass chaos among the group is not implied.

-Jason

enphiniti
Local time: 14:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 8
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Seems a good way of putting it. Thanks for your help.
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