Mar 4, 2008 11:05
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I understant that it means "custom-made". But this meaning does not seem to survive through the rest of the text, if you know what I mean.
I need an alternative word for "custom-made" because in the case of "bespoke studio" It is difficult to translate it to Arabic as"a studio for custom-made desions" as it would be too long! Can I use anything like," advanced"?
Here is some parts of the text:
"A bespoke interior design studio is devoted to taking [car brand] cabins to new levels of craftsmanship and quality "
"Now the bespoke studio is able to devote much more time to creating class-leading cabins for [car brand] vehicles."
I need an alternative word for "custom-made" because in the case of "bespoke studio" It is difficult to translate it to Arabic as"a studio for custom-made desions" as it would be too long! Can I use anything like," advanced"?
Here is some parts of the text:
"A bespoke interior design studio is devoted to taking [car brand] cabins to new levels of craftsmanship and quality "
"Now the bespoke studio is able to devote much more time to creating class-leading cabins for [car brand] vehicles."
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| 4 +2 | bespoke |
Carol Gullidge
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| 5 +3 | customized |
Michael Iakovides
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| 5 +1 | tailored to one's needs |
Andreea Bostan
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+2
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Carol Gullidge
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I'd leave it as bespoke - why change it? It's perfectly valid, and means that what it produces is "made to measure", or individually made for each customer/client, as in "bespoke tailor". It's the perfect one-word expression!
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Btw, "advanced" doesn't mean the same thing at all.
Doesn't the Arabic dictionary have "bespoke" in it...? (since you're translating this into Arabic, couldn't you go there directly, rather than trying to find an English synonym first...?)
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Of course I realise about the 2 steps! However, I still don't think this should be "translated" into another English word - which is what it seemed to me you were aiming to do, as bespoke is in fact the best word (as far as I know!)
(2) Yes, it is made especially for that particular customer (custom-made, as you have, above). It will be made to the client's own specifications, and won't be available "off the shelf". If you think about a bespoke tailor, he measures each individual customer, asks him exactly what he wants, then makes up the garment/suit specifically for that person. It's not an "off-the-shelf" item...
And, no, it definitely doesn't mean that they make 10 suits for him to choose from. Or, in your case, interior designs. It means that the client has to have a pretty good idea of what he needs from the outset, and then the designers (or the bespoke tailor) have to coordinate closely with the client to ensure that the end result is exactly what the client wanted. You may be able to make final adjustments, but that's all
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Note added at 1 hr (2008-03-04 12:25:17 GMT)
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Note added at 24 mins (2008-03-04 11:30:35 GMT)
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Btw, "advanced" doesn't mean the same thing at all.
Doesn't the Arabic dictionary have "bespoke" in it...? (since you're translating this into Arabic, couldn't you go there directly, rather than trying to find an English synonym first...?)
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Note added at 1 hr (2008-03-04 12:10:29 GMT)
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Of course I realise about the 2 steps! However, I still don't think this should be "translated" into another English word - which is what it seemed to me you were aiming to do, as bespoke is in fact the best word (as far as I know!)
(2) Yes, it is made especially for that particular customer (custom-made, as you have, above). It will be made to the client's own specifications, and won't be available "off the shelf". If you think about a bespoke tailor, he measures each individual customer, asks him exactly what he wants, then makes up the garment/suit specifically for that person. It's not an "off-the-shelf" item...
And, no, it definitely doesn't mean that they make 10 suits for him to choose from. Or, in your case, interior designs. It means that the client has to have a pretty good idea of what he needs from the outset, and then the designers (or the bespoke tailor) have to coordinate closely with the client to ensure that the end result is exactly what the client wanted. You may be able to make final adjustments, but that's all
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Note added at 1 hr (2008-03-04 12:25:17 GMT)
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:))
Note from asker:
| translation involves two steps: 1- to understand 2- to render I'm still trying to understand. My question is: Does it really mean that a customer can come to the company and ask for certian specifications for th interior of a car s\he is going to buy? |
| In your explanation, "individually made for each customer/client". Does this mean, for example, they make ten interior designs for customers to choose the best one that suits them? |
| Thanks, Carol for the great explanation! I think the 4 points are not enough. I'm actually thinking of paying you :D, how do you like it, cash or bank transfer? :D |
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Michael Iakovides
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customized
I think if you need a single word translation this would be your best bet. However am not sure if it carries through into ARabic:)
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| neutral |
Carol Gullidge
: I don't think a "customised studio" really works, as it implies that it's the studio that's customised, and not the designs it produces...
8 mins
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| agree |
Patricia Townshend (X)
2 hrs
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| agree |
Bashiqa
: I like this one.
7 hrs
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| agree |
Alexandra Tussing
1 day 16 hrs
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+1
34 mins
Andreea Bostan
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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