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Stellhebel

English translation: trigger (in this context)

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German term or phrase:Stellhebel
English translation:trigger (in this context)
Entered by: Victor Dewsbery

14:47 May 18, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Marketing / Market Research
German term or phrase: Stellhebel
From a business questionnaire:
Welche der folgenden Maßnahmen ist für Ihr Unternehmen der wichtigste **Stellhebel** zur Beschleunigung des Wachstums?
1. Verbesserung des Vertriebs
2. Produkt- oder Serviceinnovationen
3. Expansion ins Ausland
4. Neue Geschäftsfelder
Victor Dewsbery
Germany
Local time: 22:07
trigger
Explanation:
Stellhebel = trigger switch
Selected response from:

Ker
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:07
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3leverage
Robert Sleigh
5 +1trigger
Ker
3 +1lever
Riesling
4catalyst
Erin McGann
3Instrument
Susanne Wernecke
3drive motor
Frosty
3direction
Michael McWilliam
3driver
Daniel Bird
2pivotal
Francis Lee (X)


Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
leverage


Explanation:
I would translate the phrase as "provides the most leverage in increasing growth". Think the German expression could be a back-translation from English.
See "Ernst's Wörterbuch der Technik"
A less literal translation would be "impetus"

Robert Sleigh
Local time: 22:07
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ulrike Kraemer
4 mins
agree  Sladjana Spaic
4 hrs
agree  gangels (X)
6 hrs
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
trigger


Explanation:
Stellhebel = trigger switch

Ker
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:07
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lancashireman: Yes, also works as a gerund '...most important in triggering...'
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Instrument


Explanation:
Just an idea!

Susanne Wernecke
Germany
Local time: 22:07
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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50 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
drive motor


Explanation:
Might work

Frosty
Local time: 22:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 34
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
lever


Explanation:
Ein schönes Beispiel für den Einsatz im Marketing-Sprech findet sich hier bei Roland Berger: "Purchasing excellence is a lever to improve results in all industries".

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Note added at 1 hr 19 mins (2005-05-18 16:06:31 GMT)
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Die Lösung \"factor\" ist zwar korrekt, klingt meiner Meinung nach aber zu passiv, während der Stellhebel sehr schön darauf hinweist, dass das Unternehmen selbst etwas tun muss (\"und es geht ganz einfach - nur den Stellhebel betätigen\"). Deshalb tendiere ich zu allem, was so klingt, also ob es (manuell) bewegt werden muss.


    Reference: http://www.rolandberger.com/expertise/en/html/competence/81-...
Riesling
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Terry Gilman: and with the explanation why factor is possible, but lever preferable (yes, of course, it is jargon with a capital J)
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
direction


Explanation:
"Which of the following measures for your enterprise, is the most important "direction" for the acceleration of growth?"

Michael McWilliam
United States
Local time: 14:07
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
catalyst


Explanation:
Which of the following measures would serve as the most effective catalyst in accelerating growth for your company?

Erin McGann
Ireland
Local time: 21:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
driver


Explanation:
Someone shout 'bingo' please!!!!

Daniel Bird
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:07
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
pivotal


Explanation:
Which ... do you consider pivotal to ...

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Note added at 17 hrs 26 mins (2005-05-19 08:13:26 GMT)
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or indeed, \"the pivotal factor\"

Francis Lee (X)
Local time: 22:07
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 121
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