This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. Dutch to English
  3. Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs

nevenfunctie

07:58 Jan 26, 2005
This question was closed without grading. Reason: Answer found elsewhere

Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
Dutch term or phrase: nevenfunctie
de nevenfuncties van een burgemeester
Carin Donkers
Netherlands
Local time: 11:31


Summary of answers provided
4 +3other positions held
jarry (X)
3 +1ancillary duties
Robert Kleemaier
3incidental function OR duty
Ken Cox
3ceremonial functions/duties
Charlesp


Discussion entries: 1





  

Answers


33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
other positions held


Explanation:
...

jarry (X)
South Africa
Local time: 11:31
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Deborah do Carmo: yes I understand it in the sense of secondary occupation ( but can also be additional functions that he fulfils within that post?)//yes would make perfect sense - the recent ones of the new EU commissioners on their CV's made interesting reading!
33 mins
  -> The word "nevenfunctie" often refers to other offices held, such as board memberships, etc. In most cases (and I suspect in the instance we are dealing with as well) the information is wanted to review whether there are conflicts of interest.
agree  Els Thant, M.A., B.Tr. (X)
6 hrs
  -> Thank you
agree  Robert Kleemaier
15 hrs
  -> Thanks Robert
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

50 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
incidental function OR duty


Explanation:
This might refer to a secondary function or duty of the mayor, rather than another unrelated position held by the mayor. More context would be necessary to decide.

Ken Cox
Local time: 11:31
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  jarry (X): The word "nevenfunctie" often refers to other offices held, such as board memberships, etc. In most cases (and I suspect in the instance we are dealing with as well) the information is wanted to review whether there are conflicts of interest.
28 mins
  -> I agree that 'other offices' is the most likely meaning, but in the absence of context there's room for doubt.
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

15 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
ancillary duties


Explanation:
Another take, Carin, though I find Jarry's answer prima. Cheers, Rob.


    Reference: http://www.unc.edu/depts/diplomat/archives_roll/2002_10-12/l...
    Reference: http://stlouis.missouri.org/ARCHIVE/citygov/mayorharmon97-01...
Robert Kleemaier
Canada
Local time: 02:31
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  jarry (X): This is fine, although in the case of a mayor I think my suggested answer sounds a little more formal.
8 hrs
  -> Thanks, Jarry. G'night... :-)
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1 day 1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
ceremonial functions/duties


Explanation:
could it be this is what is actually meant, as ancillary functions?

Charlesp
Sweden
Local time: 11:31
Native speaker of: English
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search