imitative word、expression of sound

English translation: came whizzing in..."Whoosh!"

07:39 Nov 29, 2005
Japanese to English translations [PRO]
Other / �s���[��
Japanese term or phrase: imitative word、expression of sound
(少年が)「先頭でピューンって入ってって」

(5歳の子供による胎内記憶に関する表現。自分が、光のように母親の胎内に「ピューン」と入って行ったという報告)
seika
United States
Local time: 08:41
English translation:came whizzing in..."Whoosh!"
Explanation:
Onomatopoeia can be really tricky.
You could say something like
"I came whizzing in like a flash of light, 'Whoosh!'"

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 6 mins (2005-11-29 07:46:06 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=gmail&q=whoosh whizzin...

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 7 mins (2005-11-29 07:47:08 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Hmmm...I guess *went* whizzing in would be more appropriate!
度々すいません!
Selected response from:

KathyT
Australia
Local time: 23:41
Grading comment
thank you!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3sailed into/flew into
Savana Simpson
1came whizzing in..."Whoosh!"
KathyT


  

Answers


5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 1/5Answerer confidence 1/5
imitative word、expression of sound
came whizzing in..."Whoosh!"


Explanation:
Onomatopoeia can be really tricky.
You could say something like
"I came whizzing in like a flash of light, 'Whoosh!'"

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 6 mins (2005-11-29 07:46:06 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=gmail&q=whoosh whizzin...

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 7 mins (2005-11-29 07:47:08 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Hmmm...I guess *went* whizzing in would be more appropriate!
度々すいません!

KathyT
Australia
Local time: 23:41
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 92
Grading comment
thank you!
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

58 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
imitative word、expression of sound
sailed into/flew into


Explanation:
You could also get round the need to use an onomatopoeia word by using a verb that expresses the same meaning. You could even take Kathy's word and use it as a verb, as in 'whooshed in' - if the register is familiar rather than formal. It all depends on what nuance you want to convey and whether speed is what you want to convey most or something a bit more mysterious.

Savana Simpson
Local time: 22:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search