to adopt

German translation: adopts

14:27 Jul 17, 2000
English to German translations [PRO]
English term or phrase: to adopt
Der Satz lautet: "Asia's tiger economies have a strong high-tech base but are not noted for their scientists. Once our economy adopts - if it does - we will have a base of knowledge to feed off of." Kann es sein, daß hier ein Objekt fehlt?
G�nter Lobmeyer
German translation:adopts
Explanation:
Liebe Guenter,

I believe the word should be "adapts"

The economy is adapting to high-tech.
das heisst, die Oekonom sich anpasst.

Hoeffentlich hilft das.

Cindy

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adopts


Explanation:
Liebe Guenter,

I believe the word should be "adapts"

The economy is adapting to high-tech.
das heisst, die Oekonom sich anpasst.

Hoeffentlich hilft das.

Cindy



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3 hrs
adopts


Explanation:
Liebe Guenter,

I believe the word should be "adapts"

The economy is adapting to high-tech.
das heisst, die Oekonom sich anpasst.

Hoeffentlich hilft das.

Cindy



oudghiri
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