aktuell diskusjon

English translation: discussion on current affairs

09:01 Jun 10, 2005
Norwegian to English translations [Non-PRO]
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Norwegian term or phrase: aktuell diskusjon
a discussion about an issue which is much debated at the time
arne sande
English translation:discussion on current affairs
Explanation:
No established single term here - many possibilities.
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Per Bergvall
Norway
Local time: 20:45
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1current/present discussion
francis_agui
4 +2topical discussion/debate
brigidm
4discussion on current affairs
Per Bergvall
4the topic of the discussion
Virginie Crest-Ekhaugen
4current issue discussion
Vedis Bjørndal
3a hot topic debate
hirselina
3debate of the day
Sabine Seguin


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
discussion on current affairs


Explanation:
No established single term here - many possibilities.

Per Bergvall
Norway
Local time: 20:45
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
PRO pts in category: 31
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
current/present discussion


Explanation:
It all depends on the context.



francis_agui

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Helen Johnson: It does depend on the register and context of the text.
4 days
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
a hot topic debate


Explanation:
That's a possibility
The final session of the day was a hot topic debate on IT. and the new contract
led by PSNC’s Head of Information. Services, Lindsay McClure. ...
www.psnc.org.uk/uploaded_txt/ CPN%20Issue%2027%20April%2004.pdf

hirselina
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in DutchDutch
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
debate of the day


Explanation:
I don't speak a single word of Norwegian, but I think that in English "Debate of the day" could be appropriate to what you are talking about. Good luck !

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Note added at 10 mins (2005-06-10 09:12:45 GMT)
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or even \"heated debate of the day\"


    Reference: http://www.excessvoice.com/issue
    Reference: http://www.religioustolerance.org/inerran
Sabine Seguin
Local time: 20:45
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench
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Unsure about this, sounds perhaps too specific
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Comment: Unsure about this, sounds perhaps too specific

40 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
the topic of the discussion


Explanation:
a discussion about a precise topic

Virginie Crest-Ekhaugen
Norway
Local time: 20:45
Native speaker of: French
Grading comment
does not cover "aktuell" (current or topical)
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Comment: does not cover "aktuell" (current or topical)

1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
topical discussion/debate


Explanation:
As already commented, more context would help here.

brigidm
Norway
Local time: 20:45
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 7

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Dana Sackett Lössl: this sums it up very well
2 days 10 hrs

agree  Helen Johnson: Depends on the register and context of your text.
4 days
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1 day 31 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
current issue discussion


Explanation:
Or a "discussion of current interest" Ref.Kirkeby (dictionary)

The Montanan Chat - U of M - Current Issue Discussion
Here you can discuss all things about the current issue.
www2.umt.edu/comm/alumnichat/main.asp?board=2 - 7k -


    www2.umt.edu/comm/alumnichat/main.asp?board=2 - 7k -
Vedis Bjørndal
Norway
Local time: 20:45
Native speaker of: Norwegian
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