romslig

English translation: tolerant

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Norwegian term or phrase:romslig
English translation:tolerant
Entered by: Kjell

12:59 Feb 14, 2003
Norwegian to English translations [Non-PRO]
Norwegian term or phrase: romslig
som i: "en romsligere by, fri for rasisme og fordommer"
tolerant
Explanation:
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Note added at 2003-02-14 13:06:55 (GMT)
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\"a more tolerant city, free from racism and prejudice\"
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Kjell
Local time: 21:05
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Summary of answers provided
5 +2tolerant
Kjell
5accommodating; roomy, spacious;
Sven Petersson
5below
Billy McCormac (X)
4open
Paul Svensson


  

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tolerant


Explanation:
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Note added at 2003-02-14 13:06:55 (GMT)
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\"a more tolerant city, free from racism and prejudice\"

Kjell
Local time: 21:05
PRO pts in pair: 8
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agree  Richard Lawson: This is the definitely the option I would go for.
1 hr

agree  Hege Jakobsen Lepri
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
accommodating; roomy, spacious;


Explanation:
Given the context my money is on "accommodating".


    My geriatric brain.
Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 21:05
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
below


Explanation:
progressive; open-minded; broad-minded

you get the picture

Considering the following words, e.g., racism, "roomy" doesn't quite capture the intended meaning.

Billy McCormac (X)
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open


Explanation:
a more open city ...
seems to capture both the literal and figurative meanings


    Reference: http://www.suntimes.co.za/1998/09/27/arts/ane13.htm
Paul Svensson
Local time: 15:05
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in pair: 18
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