Jul 23, 2002 19:38
21 yrs ago
Deutsch term

schuppengewand

Non-PRO Deutsch > Englisch Sonstige
in the intro to a herring recipe: "Wenn sie mich mit trueben Augen und im gruenlichem Schuppengewand aus der Kuehltheke heraus flehendlich anschauen wuerden."

What would be the most accurate translation for this word? I can't quite seem to capture it. thanks!

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scales

or: greenish scale-clad bodies, if you want to be more adventurous! :-))
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agree Сергей Лузан
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks - I knew schuppen was scales, but I hadn't seen this combination before! "
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scales

I hope it helps
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agree Сергей Лузан : As well.
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greenish robe of scales

apparently this is a poetic expression of the fish waiting to be fried... you'd feel sorry for the poor thing...
robe could also be garment or gown.
Hope this helps,
regards,
chanti
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agree Сергей Лузан : Quite a nice explanation.
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thanks
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