De felle geur (van de plant) doet de neus krullen

English translation: The strong smell (of the plant) is overpowering

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Dutch term or phrase:De felle geur (van de plant) doet de neus krullen
English translation:The strong smell (of the plant) is overpowering
Entered by: DutchConnection

14:51 Feb 3, 2007
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Medical - Medical (general) / bioactive compounds
Dutch term or phrase: De felle geur (van de plant) doet de neus krullen
Does anyone know a nice expression for this in English?

Thanks,
--Ann
Ann Bishop (X)
United States
Local time: 21:07
The strong smell (of the plant) is overpowering
Explanation:
I'll throw this into the ring for starters. Completely straightforward, looking forward to more inspired answers.
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DutchConnection
Local time: 02:07
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Hi Tina:

I think this will be the best translation.

Many thanks,
--Ann
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Summary of answers provided
5tickles the nose
Marijke Mayer
3 +1The strong smell (of the plant) is overpowering
DutchConnection
3 +1the heady (overpowering) scent of the plant makes the eyes water
CJG (X)
4The strong scent of the plant will make your nose wrinkle.
San Barto


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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
The strong smell (of the plant) is overpowering


Explanation:
I'll throw this into the ring for starters. Completely straightforward, looking forward to more inspired answers.

DutchConnection
Local time: 02:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 7
Grading comment
Hi Tina:

I think this will be the best translation.

Many thanks,
--Ann
Notes to answerer
Asker: Sorry, I meant DutchConnection...Tina was the person who agreed. Need a break ;-)


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tina Vonhof (X): Can also be translated literally: 'makes your nose curl' but I would prefer 'overpowering' in the medical context.
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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
tickles the nose


Explanation:
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Marijke Mayer
Netherlands
Local time: 03:07
Works in field
Native speaker of: Dutch
PRO pts in category: 4
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46 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the heady (overpowering) scent of the plant makes the eyes water


Explanation:
Just a thought, but I think scent anyway rather than smell

CJG (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 03:07
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Els Spin: Hoewel de suggestie van DutchConnection ook goed is, denk ik dat deze tekst qua woordgebruik meer bij de brontekst past.
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
The strong scent of the plant will make your nose wrinkle.


Explanation:
Just another suggestion!

San Barto
France
Local time: 03:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in EnglishEnglish
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