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22:23 Oct 24, 2011

Russian to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Journalism

Russian term or phrase: А ведь

Как нельзя более кстати пришлись прозвучавшие на фоне мирового финансового кризиса призывы руководства страны увеличивать внутреннее потребление нефти и качество производимых нефтепродуктов, которые страна должна поставлять на экспорт вместо сырья. А ведь более половины татарстанской нефти является высокосернистой.

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Local time: 05:13

English translation:though

Explanation:
Instead of "Although" as it is usually placed in the beginning of a sentence. Combine both sentences into one using "though".

Selected response from:

Bakytbek Zhanuzakov
Kazakhstan
Local time: 07:13

Grading comment

Thank you, Bakytbek!
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Summary of answers provided

3 +3

But in fact

Andrew Sabak

4 +1

After all,

Jack Doughty

though

Bakytbek Zhanuzakov

Although

splotnik

mind you

Andrei Yefimov

4 -1

Indeed,

Mark Berelekhis

Keep in mind, however, that

Ivan Kolesov

Discussion entries: 2

Answers

2 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

After all,

Explanation:
(in this context)

Jack Doughty
Local time: 02:13
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 74

4 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): -1

Indeed,

Explanation:
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Mark Berelekhis
United States
Local time: 21:13
Native speaker of:

Russian,

English
PRO pts in category: 52

50 mins confidence:

Although

Explanation:
///

splotnik
Local time: 21:13
Native speaker of:

Russian
PRO pts in category: 4

3 hrs confidence:

though

Explanation:
Instead of "Although" as it is usually placed in the beginning of a sentence. Combine both sentences into one using "though".

Bakytbek Zhanuzakov
Kazakhstan
Local time: 07:13
Native speaker of:

Russian,

Kazakh
PRO pts in category: 4

Grading comment

Thank you, Bakytbek!

4 hrs confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

But in fact

Explanation:
A contrast is called for, setting off the calls for increased production against the reality that high-sulphur oil corrodes pipes and causes other ecological problems.

Andrew Sabak
United States
Local time: 21:13
Native speaker of:

English

8 hrs confidence:

Keep in mind, however, that

Explanation:
The sentence in question is presented in stark opposition to the previous one. Apparently, the author wants the reader to keep that opposition in mind when evaluating the situation.

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Note added at 8 hrs (2011-10-25 06:41:52 GMT)
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Also, for a less personal presentation:
It should be noted, however, ...
However, ...

Ivan Kolesov
Local time: 07:13
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Russian

1 day16 hrs confidence:

mind you

Explanation:
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/mind you

mind you
a phrase introducing something that should be taken into consideration.

He's very well dressed, but mind you, he's got plenty of money to buy clothes. Lisa is unfriendly to me, but mind you, she's never very nice to anyone.

Andrei Yefimov
Ukraine
Local time: 04:13
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

Ukrainian,

Russian
PRO pts in category: 4

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