Textkonzept

English translation: text proposal

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German term or phrase:	Textkonzept
English translation:	text proposal
Entered by:	Ian M-H (X)

17:12 Apr 1, 2005

German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Advertising / Public Relations / image brochure

German term or phrase: Textkonzept

This may seem pretty basic, but I'm wondering if anyone has come up with something better than "text concept" for this.

The context is a heading for copy being proposed for a marketing campaign, here specifically for an "image brochure".

I've used a couple of things in the past - what do other people here use?

Ian M-H (X) KudoZ activity Questions: 93 (none open) (2 closed without grading) Answers: 452 United States
Local time: 11:22

text proposal

Explanation:
agree that 'concept' doesn't sound right
One example of 4000 ggl:
Prepare a Text Proposal
At the same time you turn in your preliminary project proposal, you will turn in a proposed text relating to your question. This text will be used to deepen your understanding as well as to introduce others to your topic.
http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/msed/info/requirements/mast...

Selected response from:

Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:22

Grading comment

Thanks everyone. I ended up using "text proposal", but appreciate colleagues' other suggestions. Sometimes it's good to get input on things that seem quite simple.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

3 +5

text proposal

Lancashireman

3 +2

draft text

Sarah Swift

Conceptual Document oder Conceptual Text

Sue Maatz

write-up

Nick Somers (X)

Discussion entries: 2

Answers

9 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +5

text proposal

Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 16:22
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 171

Grading comment

Thanks everyone. I ended up using "text proposal", but appreciate colleagues' other suggestions. Sometimes it's good to get input on things that seem quite simple.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)

agree

Nick Somers (X): Don't you have a home to go to? I was thinking of "proposed text", but this is an improvement.

3 mins

-> Home is where my motherboard is

agree

Michael Schubert: "Text proposal" is good. Google shmoogle -- trust your own instincts! 4000 people CAN be wrong, and so can 4,000,000. // Yeah, this reliance on "what Google says" is a subject for another day. I think Google is often mistaken for a style guide.

13 mins

-> You’re right, of course. But I have been chided by other peers (one of them with PhD) for not backing up my suggestions with research. I hope to get the balance right soon, Michael. :-)

agree

kunstkoenigin: Konzept in german is more or less a detailed plan, it's not just a 'concept'

29 mins

agree

Frosty: Nice one!

1 hr

agree

Elimar Orlopp

9 hrs

11 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

draft text

Explanation:
or maybe "first draft of text"

Sarah Swift
Local time: 17:22
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 8

14 mins confidence:

write-up

Explanation:
Snazzy, you have to admit, but if you hoist it up the flagpole will anyone salute?

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Note added at 1 hr 3 mins (2005-04-01 18:15:56 GMT)
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... run it up ... I think is the expression
No one\'s saluting anyway. Sniff.

Nick Somers (X)
Local time: 17:22
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 12

2 hrs confidence:

Conceptual Document oder Conceptual Text

Explanation:
found both googling in english sites. text concept you can only find on german sites that are translated - I guess that means something?!?!

Sue Maatz
Germany
Local time: 17:22
Native speaker of:

English,

German

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