Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
gulden middenweg
English translation:
middle course; golden mean; happy medium; the third way (in politics)
Dutch term
gulden middenweg
| 4 +5 | middle course; golden mean; happy medium |
Michael Beijer
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Jul 31, 2012 16:19: freekfluweel changed "Level" from "PRO" to "Non-PRO"
Aug 7, 2012 11:13: Michael Beijer Created KOG entry
Non-PRO (3): Michael Beijer, L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen, freekfluweel
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Proposed translations
United Kingdom
Experienced technical/patent translator
Native in: English (Variants: US, British) 
Works in: Dutch to English, Flemish to English, English to Dutch, and 2 more.
middle course; golden mean; happy medium
• de gulden middenweg = the golden mean, the happy medium
• de gulden middenweg bewandelen / nemen / inslaan = steer / adopt a middle course, strike a happy medium (Van Dale)
The government, however, has adopted a middle course.
Most parents steer a middle course between strict discipline and letting their kids run wild.
| Thanks Michael! I was hoping to come across a term that keeps the imagery intact but the responses confirm my suspicion that there isn't one. Mimir. |
| ... and I have a van Dale - but I find it rather basic and lacking in subtlety ;>) |
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writeaway
: not really a pro question. open any dictionary (if actually necessary.......)
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finally one that truly warrants reclassification as Non-PRO
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L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
: Writeaway sums it up better than I could do...
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Thanks L.J.Wessel!
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Verginia Ophof
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Thanks Verginia!
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Tina Vonhof (X)
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Thanks Tina!
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Tiux
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Thanks Tiux!
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Discussion
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Way_(centrism)