Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
materials and the work they represent
German translation:
das der Art/dem Stil/der Natur Ihrer Arbeit entspricht
Added to glossary by
BrigitteHilgner
Jan 28, 2007 12:49
17 yrs ago
English term
materials
English to German
Art/Literary
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Context: Art publisher offering "language services built on an awareness of style that respects the character of your materials and the work they represent". "Materials" means in this case not only Bewerbungsunterlagen but also specimens of art work. The most obvious word is "Materialien" but I find it very awkward and un-German!!! Any ideas?
Proposed translations
(German)
| 2 +1 | das der Art/dem Stil/der Natur Ihrer Arbeit entspricht |
BrigitteHilgner
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| 2 +3 | Portfolio |
Mihaela Boteva
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Proposed translations
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5 mins
BrigitteHilgner
Austria
Austria
Native in German
Austria
b2b/economics/marketing/market research/
Native in: German 
Works in: German to English, French to German, English to German
Related KudoZ points
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English term (edited):
character of your materials
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das der Art/dem Stil/der Natur Ihrer Arbeit entspricht
Given your explanation, to me, the original "materials and the work they represent" sounds pretty nonsensical.
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Note added at 6 mins (2007-01-28 12:55:40 GMT)
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maybe: "Muster Ihrer Arbeit" or "Beispiele Ihrer Arbeit"
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Note added at 6 mins (2007-01-28 12:55:40 GMT)
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maybe: "Muster Ihrer Arbeit" or "Beispiele Ihrer Arbeit"
Peer comment(s):
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traintrans (X)
: Evtl. auch "Proben" oder "Vorlagen"
52 mins
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Thank you, traintrans. I like "Vorlagen", that should fit well in this context.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Brigitte's answer confirmed my own impression that this sentence is clumsy, to say the least, so I've adopted her suggestion. But thanks to everyone for feedback!"
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39 mins
Mihaela Boteva
Quality and Accuracy
Native in: Bulgarian
Works in: English to Bulgarian, English to German, Bulgarian to English, and 3 more.
Portfolio
A possibility ...
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Note added at 41 mins (2007-01-28 13:30:37 GMT)
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Design/Kunst
Für Berufskreative ist das Portfolio eine Zusammenstellung der besten und wichtigsten Arbeiten und Projekte, an denen man beteiligt war. Es dient zu Bewerbungs- oder Selbstvermarktungszwecken.
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Note added at 41 mins (2007-01-28 13:30:37 GMT)
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Design/Kunst
Für Berufskreative ist das Portfolio eine Zusammenstellung der besten und wichtigsten Arbeiten und Projekte, an denen man beteiligt war. Es dient zu Bewerbungs- oder Selbstvermarktungszwecken.
Note from asker:
| Thank you, Mihaela! |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Sandra Becker
: oder auf gut Deutsch: die Mappe...
7 hrs
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Thank you, besand.
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| agree |
Ingeborg Gowans (X)
: yes, everyone has a portfolio these days, even teachers; but this is right here...:)
7 hrs
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Thank you, Ingeborg.
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| agree |
Karin Maack
8 hrs
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Thank you, Karin.
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