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sie überzeugen

English translation: are (regarded as) second to none

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German term or phrase:sie überzeugen
English translation:are (regarded as) second to none
Entered by: Bernhard Sulzer

02:39 Feb 6, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Transport / Transportation / Shipping
German term or phrase: sie überzeugen
Für leichtes Ziehen bzw. Schieben sorgen dabei die chromatierten Buchsen der Räder und Gelenke. Sie überzeugen durch ihren besonders leisen Lauf und wartungsfreien Einsatz.
William Kratzer Jr.
United States
Local time: 17:12
are (regarded as) second to none
Explanation:
a couple of more options:

are regarded as outstanding features
are outstanding features

or:
they owe their success to the ...

http://www.hufschmied.net/shop/SID_FNCefoTpPSLN354B7zzA3p5BF...

have long been regarded as second to none


http://www.tks-bau.com/en/produkte/hoesch_additiv_decke/
owe their success

Selected response from:

Bernhard Sulzer
United States
Local time: 17:12
Grading comment
It was hard to choose from all of the answers provided, but yours was the most usable, it fit well . Thanks
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2their main advantage is that they etc
David Hollywood
2 +1they impress with / are distinctive for
Ulrike Kraemer
3they are particularly convincing...
Amphyon
3are (regarded as) second to none
Bernhard Sulzer


Discussion entries: 7





  

Answers


28 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Sie überzeugen
their main advantage is that they etc


Explanation:
just throwing in a couple of ideas ...

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Note added at 29 mins (2008-02-06 03:09:22 GMT)
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or: they are proven to etc

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Note added at 32 mins (2008-02-06 03:11:39 GMT)
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or: the key is that they etc.

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Note added at 54 mins (2008-02-06 03:34:18 GMT)
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how about "the key factor is that they etc," ?

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Note added at 55 mins (2008-02-06 03:35:04 GMT)
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with "ensure/guarantee"

David Hollywood
Local time: 18:12
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 76
Notes to answerer
Asker: They are, I think, refering to the chromated wheel bushings and hinges, I was thinking about: They ensure this by thier quite running and maintenance free operation. What do you think


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Kcda: Yes ensure is ok. standalone as a term to term translation but in the context they do mean "the advantages of..." Reading between the lines they probably mean these feature advantages are convincing buyers eg. the low maintenance requirements
10 hrs
  -> thanks Kcda :)
agree  Paul Cohen: or: "Their key feature is ..."
22 hrs
  -> thanks Paul :)
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
they impress with / are distinctive for


Explanation:
Be careful when using dict.cc. - they are quite good, but some entries are just nonsense.

Ulrike Kraemer
Germany
Local time: 23:12
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 22

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bernhard Sulzer: maybe also: are most impressive
14 hrs
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15 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
they are particularly convincing...


Explanation:
...could be an option

Amphyon
Italy
Local time: 23:12
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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18 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
are (regarded as) second to none


Explanation:
a couple of more options:

are regarded as outstanding features
are outstanding features

or:
they owe their success to the ...

http://www.hufschmied.net/shop/SID_FNCefoTpPSLN354B7zzA3p5BF...

have long been regarded as second to none


http://www.tks-bau.com/en/produkte/hoesch_additiv_decke/
owe their success



Bernhard Sulzer
United States
Local time: 17:12
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 37
Grading comment
It was hard to choose from all of the answers provided, but yours was the most usable, it fit well . Thanks
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