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übersichtlich

English translation: clearly arranged

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German term or phrase:übersichtlich
English translation:clearly arranged
Entered by: Kim Metzger

03:55 Jul 2, 2001
German to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial
German term or phrase: übersichtlich
This is a wonder German adjective that says it all. I haven't been able to find an equivalent English word. "Clear" doesn't do the same thing. Example: a new software program has "eine übersichtliche Taskbar"
Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 15:24
clearly arranged
Explanation:
maybe that fits
Selected response from:

Michael Scheidler
Local time: 23:24
Grading comment
Clearly arranged is the most general purpose translation. I wasn't only looking for something to modify taskbar. Thanks to everyone.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
na +2intuitive
Silke Namuth (X)
na +1clearly arranged
Michael Scheidler
na +1clearly arranged
Uschi (Ursula) Walke
naeasy-to-use
Claire Nelson
naintuitive
Randi Stenstrop
naintuitive
Manfred Mondt
naa nearly unlimited number of combinations
Dan McCrosky (X)


  

Answers


11 mins peer agreement (net): +2
intuitive


Explanation:
in this particular context, I would suggest 'intuitive'


    Own experience
Silke Namuth (X)
Germany
Local time: 23:24
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in pair: 19

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Andy Lemminger
15 mins
agree  Beth Kantus
2 hrs
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26 mins peer agreement (net): +1
clearly arranged


Explanation:
maybe that fits


    own experience
Michael Scheidler
Local time: 23:24
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in pair: 231
Grading comment
Clearly arranged is the most general purpose translation. I wasn't only looking for something to modify taskbar. Thanks to everyone.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Robin Ward: sounds good!
2 hrs
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33 mins
easy-to-use


Explanation:
I did a search to see how taskbars are being described, and found:
... access the Internet and your favorite applications
from one easy-to-use taskbar.

It's not what the German SAYS, but because it's such an all-purpose word, there are many English possibilities. You could also try "uncluttered", another one I saw when searching.

One or other of these is probably what the German MEANS.


    come.to/hypertb
Claire Nelson
New Zealand
Local time: 09:24
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 8
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37 mins
intuitive


Explanation:
"The interface is familiar and easy to use, with customizable window sizing and an intuitive taskbar that makes adding information a breeze."




    Compaq website.
Randi Stenstrop
Local time: 23:24
Native speaker of: Danish
PRO pts in pair: 265
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1 hr peer agreement (net): +1
clearly arranged


Explanation:
Hi, Kim,
waiting for a Gedankenblitz?

Sorry, none coming, I support Michael Scheidler's suggestion.

searched high and low, including my 1956 Langenscheidt: result: lucid taskbar! :-)

Uschi (Ursula) Walke
Local time: 07:24
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in pair: 492

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Robin Ward: see above, agree with Michael
1 hr
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2 hrs
intuitive


Explanation:
A gree with the above contributions, but don't get carried away using it as a modifier for task bar. Out of 6000 hits for intuitive +taskbar, there were only 2 for "intuitive taskbar". Instead:
-using the new Start button and Taskbar an intuitive way to run and manage programs and utilities
-the most intuitive out there.. being run in the Windows taskbar
-Intuitive or not, the way the Taskbar works is ideally suited for modern PC operation
-It would not only be more consistent and intuitive to have a document taskbar
The simplified user interface is consistent and intuitive because the Taskbar is always visible
-The Taskbar is another big change and improvement over Windows 3.1. Think of it like an intuitive Task Switcher
-TASKBAR, which can usually be found at the bottom of the screen It displays a START button, which is the intuitive place to begin
-residing in your Windows taskbar. It was designed to help you ... Random play. Direct track access via intuitive menu



    Reference: http://google.com
Manfred Mondt
United States
Local time: 17:24
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in pair: 252
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2 hrs
a nearly unlimited number of combinations


Explanation:
Your customer might be trying to sell this program or might be writing about the features of someone else's program.

Depending on how much hokey you think the customer would like, the number of combinations is nearly unlimited, such as:

"… a(n) (intuitive) taskbar that is easy to understand and use …"

"… a well-arranged intuitive taskbar …"

"… a clearly-arranged taskbar that is easy to use

"… a well-organized taskbar, designed for (easy) intuitive use …"

and so on and on and on.

HTH

Dan


Dan McCrosky (X)
Local time: 23:24
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 1541
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