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Dienstmann

English translation: footman

11:24 Dec 15, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Tourism & Travel
German term or phrase: Dienstmann
Wo gibt's denn sowas.....
..... eine bunte Szene und die Stadt, ein einziges großes Shoppingcenter. Mit vielfältiger Auswahl, einem „Dienstmann“ und Service der Sonderklasse.

Auskunft des Tourismusbüros: Die Stadt beschäftigt einen Herren, der den Einkäufern u.a. die Pakete etc. zum Auto trägt, den man aber auch zum Blumenzustellen engagieren kann, usw. Dienstmann wie Hans Moser im Film.
silvia glatzhofer
Local time: 02:45
English translation:footman
Explanation:
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
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Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:45
Grading comment
Danke an alle. Die Punkte gehan an ANdrew, auch wenn "valet" die meisten agrees bekam. Aber "valet" klingt mir irgendwie zu elegant.
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +5valet
Norbert Hermann
3Porter
Tanja K
3odd job man
Terence Ajbro
3utility man
Brigitta Lange
3footman
Lancashireman
3factotum
Daniel Bird
3gofer
Yngve Roennike
2general servant
stahat (X)
2a man for all seasons
Stephen Sadie


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
general servant


Explanation:
an idea...

stahat (X)
Local time: 03:45
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek, Native in GermanGerman

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Stephen Sadie: i find the german term less negative than a servant
0 min
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
a man for all seasons


Explanation:
just a hunch

Stephen Sadie
Germany
Local time: 02:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 41
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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Porter


Explanation:
:-)

Tanja K
Germany
Local time: 02:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 16
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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
odd job man


Explanation:
The nearest I can think of in English

Terence Ajbro
Sweden
Local time: 02:45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
utility man


Explanation:
weiß aber nicht, ob da evtl. was Negatives mitschwingt

Brigitta Lange
Local time: 02:45
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
footman


Explanation:
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
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Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 134
Grading comment
Danke an alle. Die Punkte gehan an ANdrew, auch wenn "valet" die meisten agrees bekam. Aber "valet" klingt mir irgendwie zu elegant.
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32 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
valet


Explanation:
often used in connection with parking, though a valet is just a servant/Dienstmann

... Location: Located in Bur Dubai and 1 block from the shopping centre ... gym, whirlpool, sauna, concierge, currency exchange, laundry, valet, tour desk, car rental, gift shop and free ...


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Note added at 37 mins (2005-12-15 12:01:21 GMT)
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The Oracle Shopping Centre.

A 22-acre site in the centre of Reading
A 28% increase in Reading’s potential market size in both the core non-food retailing and fashion retailing sectors
The scheme creates a natural flow between The Oracle and the retail attractions of John Lewis (Heelas), Marks & Spencer and the existing prime location of Broad Street.
Shopmobility
Valet service
Crèche and baby changing facilities
Customer loyalty schemes


http://www.guava.co.uk/clients/cbhp/oracle/oracle.html

Norbert Hermann
Local time: 01:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 63

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  lone (X)
9 mins
  -> Thank you, Lone :-)
agree  Ken Cox
22 mins
  -> Thank you, Kenneth :-)!
agree  Trudy Peters: sounds good
1 hr
  -> Thanks and greetings :-)
agree  Antoinette-M. Sixt Ruth
1 hr
agree  Carla Monticelli
5 hrs
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
factotum


Explanation:
A bit late to the party, but this sprang immediately to mind.
Good luck
DB

Daniel Bird
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:45
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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16 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
gofer


Explanation:
Just a guess.
Doorman, maybe?

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Note added at 2 days 11 hrs 46 mins (2005-12-17 23:10:44 GMT) Post-grading
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Porter, wäre eine andere Möglichkeit. Muß schon sagen daß Fußman mir unbekannt ist, was wohl heißen würde, daß es selten vorkommt.

Yngve Roennike
Local time: 20:45
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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