Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

Epicurean

Arabic translation:

أبيقورى ، منغمس فى الملذات الحسية

Added to glossary by Mazyoun
Mar 10, 2005 17:20
19 yrs ago
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English term

Epicurean

English to Arabic Art/Literary Philosophy philosophical school
I know it is related to taste and food. Just wanted to see ur imput to it. Thanks
Change log

Jun 7, 2005 03:17: Fuad Yahya changed "Field" from "Other" to "Art/Literary" , "Field (specific)" from "Food & Drink" to "Philosophy" , "Field (write-in)" from "Sports/entertainment" to "philosophical school"

Discussion

Fuad Yahya Mar 19, 2005:
You are certainly free to choose, but Epicurean does not mean connaisseur in any of its different usages, and, moreover, connaisseur does not specifically mean ���� �� ���� ������
Non-ProZ.com Mar 19, 2005:
I have to go with the most appropriate answer that I found elsewhere: ���� �� ���� ������ (Connaisseur). Thank you all for trying. Best regards.

Proposed translations

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أبيقورى ، منغمس فى الملذات الحسية

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Peer comment(s):

agree Iman Khaireddine
8 mins
Thanks
agree ahmadwadan.com
4 hrs
Thank you
agree A Nabil Bouitieh : منغمس فى الملذات الحسية
19 hrs
Thank you
agree Rania KH
20 hrs
Thank you
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14 mins

مرهف الذوق في الطعام والشراب

مرهف الذوق في الطعام والشراب
Peer comment(s):

agree Rania KH : If it is related to food, that's the meaning :)
20 hrs
Thank you Rania
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أبيقوري

"Epicurean" is not related to taste or food, unless the context specifically implies that. You did not provide any context, so we cannot help you with that part.

We can tell you, however, that if you are translating a passage and the word "Epicurean" appears, the proper approach is to translate the word itself as أبيقوري, regardless of the implications. The writer used that word because he wants that word, not some explanation of it.

"Epicurean" means related to the Greek philosopher Epicurus (341 BC - 270 BC) or to his school of thought, called "Epicureanism." Epicurus is best known for advocating the shameless pursuit of pleasure as morally good conduct, but his philosophical work includes much more than that. Food, drink, and sensuality are only the popular notions. They are not insignificant for a reader, because, often, that is what is implied by writers.

You said you wanted input, but you failed to state what kind of input you seek.
Peer comment(s):

agree Mustafa Fadhel : youcan't but agree.
19 hrs
agree AhmedAMS
28 days
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