Jul 9, 2006 13:30
17 yrs ago
Arabic term
Works in: Arabic to English
بلا قرف أنا البس عقد زي ده؟
Arabic to English
Art/Literary
Slang
the problem is بلا قرف it is said by a woman talking to another one refering to a necklace made of genuine pearls , though the woman doesn't like it
Proposed translations
(English)
Proposed translations
+9
13 mins
Sam Berner
Australia
Australia
Native in Arabic
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English
Australia
Craftsmanship, ideas, expert knowledge
Native in: Arabic (Variants: Egyptian, Palestinian, Lebanese, Sudanese, Standard-Arabian (MSA), Syrian) 
, English (Variants: British, Australian, US)
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English
Related KudoZ points
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8
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How tacky! I wouldn't wear such a thing!
Ghada, please refer to the explanation of my first answer to your question in regards to the difficulties in literary translation.
"What is she thinking, wearing such a piece of kitsch?" is another way of translating it.
"What is she thinking, wearing such a piece of kitsch?" is another way of translating it.
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ahmadwadan.com
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Randa Farhat
3 mins
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Dr. Hamzeh Thaljeh
11 mins
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Abby Gomaa
26 mins
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Samir Sami
: First is better. Very nice, and avoiding literal translation.
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Stephen Franke
4 hrs
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Saleh Ayyub
4 hrs
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Chowdhury
1 day 1 hr
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AhmedAMS
7 days
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
14 mins
Randa Farhat
Lebanon
Lebanon
Native in Arabic
Lebanon
Science, UN agencies, NGOs, Corporations
Native in: Arabic (Variant: Standard-Arabian (MSA))
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English, Arabic
Related KudoZ points
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4
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what an ugly necklace! I wouldn't wear that even though it's genuine.
how disgusting! wouldn't wear it for a million!
dear me! can't put that thing around my neck!
oh Gosh! -or- oh please! i wouldn't wear such a neckace!
how disgusting! wouldn't wear it for a million!
dear me! can't put that thing around my neck!
oh Gosh! -or- oh please! i wouldn't wear such a neckace!
+5
17 mins
Mohamed Ghazal
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Native in Arabic
Specializes in field
United Arab Emirates
It's not just a job...
Native in: Arabic (Variant: Egyptian)
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English
Related KudoZ points
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12
I wouldn't be found dead wearing that!
"I wouldn't be found dead in that" is always said about stuff that people wouldn't wear on account of bad taste.
Peer comment(s):
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Abdelmonem Samir
1 hr
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Samir Sami
: Good saying and better application.
4 hrs
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Sam Berner
: Bravo, bravo! Where did you dig this gem from?
22 hrs
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Thanks, just popped up I guess
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Nesrin
: That sounds great!
3 days 8 hrs
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Thanks Nesrin
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AhmedAMS
7 days
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+3
53 mins
Abdelmonem Samir
Native in Arabic
Works in field
your Arabic language partner
Native in: Arabic 
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English, Arabic, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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12
Yuck! Am I to wear this thing? / Yuck! Do you expect me to wear a necklace like this?
I think 'Yuck' is the strongest equivalent for يا للقرف
And I think we should keep the question a question, because the next reply will be based on it. Most probably, an answer with 'yes' or 'no'.
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Note added at 59 mins (2006-07-09 14:30:33 GMT)
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Search Yuck in google images, you will find very funny results.
And I think we should keep the question a question, because the next reply will be based on it. Most probably, an answer with 'yes' or 'no'.
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Note added at 59 mins (2006-07-09 14:30:33 GMT)
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Search Yuck in google images, you will find very funny results.
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Peer comment(s):
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atef Sharia
: The necklace, should be mentioned in the translation
3 hrs
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Sam Berner
: Not necessarily, Atef. Depends on context. Agree with the "Yuck" fully.
22 hrs
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Dina 13
: Dina-simple and to the point!
41 days
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