Nov 18, 2004 06:51
20 yrs ago
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German term
IanW (X)
Meideraum
German to English
Science
Geography
Rivers
"Vom Hinterhof zum Vorgarten, vom Meideraum zum Vorzeigeraum – ist dies angesichts der Deiche und Tiefenlage der Emscher überhaupt realistisch?"
This is from a text about plans to restructure the river Emscher. I'm not sure what "Meideraum" means exactly and would appreciate any explanations and/or suggestions as to how to translate it. I can only imagine that it refers to less presentable parts of the river.
I'm not sure about "Vorzeigeraum" either, but I suspect that the explanation for "Meideraum" will make this clear.
Many thanks
Ian
This is from a text about plans to restructure the river Emscher. I'm not sure what "Meideraum" means exactly and would appreciate any explanations and/or suggestions as to how to translate it. I can only imagine that it refers to less presentable parts of the river.
I'm not sure about "Vorzeigeraum" either, but I suspect that the explanation for "Meideraum" will make this clear.
Many thanks
Ian
Proposed translations
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| 1 | from its unsightly to its sublime regions |
Jonathan MacKerron
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| 5 +1 | Not for grading |
Dr.G.MD (X)
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Proposed translations
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Jonathan MacKerron
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Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
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from its unsightly to its sublime regions
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Note added at 1 hr 2 mins (2004-11-18 07:54:28 GMT)
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from its unsightly regions to its showpieces
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Note added at 3 hrs 3 mins (2004-11-18 09:55:05 GMT)
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from back yard to garden spot, from murky backwater to pristine river
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Note added at 3 hrs 5 mins (2004-11-18 09:57:31 GMT)
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from backwater to showpiece
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Note added at 1 hr 2 mins (2004-11-18 07:54:28 GMT)
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from its unsightly regions to its showpieces
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Note added at 3 hrs 3 mins (2004-11-18 09:55:05 GMT)
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from back yard to garden spot, from murky backwater to pristine river
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Note added at 3 hrs 5 mins (2004-11-18 09:57:31 GMT)
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from backwater to showpiece
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Comment: "Thanks to you both for your help"
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8 mins
Not for grading
Ian, you aure right in your assumption.
Meideraum - ein Wortspiel, der Raum, die Region ist zu ' vermeiden', to be avoided, because one feels embarrassed, it is not very presentable there- 'Vorzeigeraum' is exactly the opposite. Be sure to recognize that this is refers not only the river but to the whole region, the Emscher region, a historically heavily industrialiyed region (Rhein-Ruhr-Emscher) . Good luck !
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Note added at 8 hrs 1 min (2004-11-18 14:53:18 GMT)
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May I also add: From skid row to first place...
Meideraum - ein Wortspiel, der Raum, die Region ist zu ' vermeiden', to be avoided, because one feels embarrassed, it is not very presentable there- 'Vorzeigeraum' is exactly the opposite. Be sure to recognize that this is refers not only the river but to the whole region, the Emscher region, a historically heavily industrialiyed region (Rhein-Ruhr-Emscher) . Good luck !
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Note added at 8 hrs 1 min (2004-11-18 14:53:18 GMT)
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May I also add: From skid row to first place...
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Sabine Griebler
: Die Emscher war der dreckigste Fluss in NRW, am Flussufer wollte sich kein Mensch aufhalten. Sie soll offensichtlich zu einem Schmuckstück umgestaltet werden.
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