som ett synligt bevis på
English translation: in token of
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to be a visible reminder of Explanation: or visible memorial for... Not very literary or beautiful, though! I'll try to think of something better. |
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in token of Explanation: Jag skulle skippa "synligt", för det känns inte som om det funkar på engelska, och bara skriva "in token of..." Egna funderingar, Norstedts |
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as a token of ~ to commemorate Explanation: Jag tror detta är standarvarianterna. "Synligt bevis" låter för mig både lite torrt och formalististiskt. Annars är träd höjda över det mesta - helt naturligt - dock inte motorsåg och miljögift. Personlig erfarenhet |
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This linden was planted on May 30, 2002 to commemorate... Explanation: ...the outstanding level of cooperation between X and Y. Or: This...commemorates... May 30, 2002 So, you just put the date under the statement, but add the power of presence to the tree by using the present tense. Please not that the form 2002-05-30 is yet another international standard that goes largely ignored in English and creates an obstacle to smooth reading, thereby distracting the reader from the message. |
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If you want to keep "synligt"... Explanation: How about "manifest" or "clear"? Certainly better than "visible". |
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in living testimony of, to bear witness that Explanation: Also possible... |
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As a visible proof of Explanation: From my Swedish partner. |
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...as a living memorial to... Explanation: Since it's a tree, I think 'living' builds a better image than 'visible'. |
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