Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
drei mal anders
English translation:
in three different ways
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British Diana
Dec 25, 2010 07:30
13 yrs ago
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German term
drei mal anders
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Sorry this is apparently an expression for which I cannot invent a context and the context it is in would identify the document I am translating. Can anyone help despite this. Thanks and Merry Christmas
Proposed translations
(English)
3 +2 | in three different ways | British Diana |
3 | three varieties of... | Wendy Streitparth |
2 | three times, each (time) different | Horst Huber (X) |
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Dec 28, 2010 08:02: British Diana Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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4 hrs
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in three different ways
just in case we are really talking drei mal as meaning three times, there is really only one way to do it.
So take your pick!
So take your pick!
Peer comment(s):
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Thayenga
: This is difficult to say without any context at all. Merry Christmas
35 mins
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True, but I took the hint. Merry Christmas to you, too!
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agree |
Kim Metzger
: Who knows? Erbeere dreimal anders – einmal frisch und pur, einmal gebacken und einmal umhüllt mit Krokantblätterteig
1 hr
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Thanks, Kim (und einmal mit "d" ;-)) Merry Christmas !
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agree |
Lancashireman
4 hrs
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Thanks, Andrew - and now back to Xmas cheer, for you too, I hope!
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Comment: "Thanks a lot for playing my translators version of blind man's bluff. I valued your precious help and the discussion that ensued was a joy. One person hit the nail on the head but I just needed pushing in the right direction."
6 hrs
three varieties of...
assuming its a menu
15 hrs
three times, each (time) different
Merely guessing your mystery context. Merry Xmas!
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Note added at 3 days18 hrs (2010-12-29 01:43:55 GMT) Post-grading
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Probably the best way, in Andrewes' Natitivity sermons: "three sundry ways".
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Note added at 3 days18 hrs (2010-12-29 01:43:55 GMT) Post-grading
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Probably the best way, in Andrewes' Natitivity sermons: "three sundry ways".
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