Nachthupferl

English translation: bedtime sweet

09:38 Dec 13, 2000
German to English translations [PRO]
German term or phrase: Nachthupferl
An experienced traveller likes seeing a "Nachthupferl" in his room in the evening.
Parrot
Spain
Local time: 07:27
English translation:bedtime sweet
Explanation:
Some Austrian hotels are in the habit of putting a sweet on or by the bed, so as to ruin your teeth before you drop off. That is, if what is meant here is the same as "Betthupferl" which is the term I know. Naturally, other constructions, less innocent, can also be placed on it.
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Roy Fox
Austria
Local time: 07:27
Grading comment
This seems to fit the context nicely. Thanks to the two of you, I wish I could give you both the points! Especially for rapid response.
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Summary of answers provided
nabedtime treat
Nancy Schmeing
nabedtime sweet
Roy Fox


  

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8 mins
bedtime treat


Explanation:
could be a candy for kids, something analogous for the verwöhnten Gast!
Best wishes, Nancy

Nancy Schmeing
Canada
Local time: 02:27
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 328
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13 mins
bedtime sweet


Explanation:
Some Austrian hotels are in the habit of putting a sweet on or by the bed, so as to ruin your teeth before you drop off. That is, if what is meant here is the same as "Betthupferl" which is the term I know. Naturally, other constructions, less innocent, can also be placed on it.

Roy Fox
Austria
Local time: 07:27
PRO pts in pair: 74
Grading comment
This seems to fit the context nicely. Thanks to the two of you, I wish I could give you both the points! Especially for rapid response.
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