tumbleweed
German translation: Steppenläufer
| 00:51 May 25, 2000 |
| English to German translations [PRO] Art/Literary | ||||
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|  Selected response from: peaeigler United Kingdom Local time: 11:08 | |||
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| na | wie Schilfrohr im Wind? |
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| na | vom Schicksal gebeutelt |
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| na | Steppenhexe |
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| na | vom Winde verweht?! |
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| na | Vom Winde verweht |
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| na | Steppenläufer |
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wie Schilfrohr im Wind? Explanation: tumbleweed hat keine Wurzeln und wird vom Wind getrieben, Übersetzung also abhängig vom Kontext! Kann auch bedeuten *hat kein Zuhause* oder *hängt sein Mäntelchen nach dem Wind*. Also sehr verschiedene Bedeutungen. Kontext ist unumgänglich! |
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vom Schicksal gebeutelt Explanation: s. vorige Erklärung: Kontext absolut notwendig!!!!! |
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Steppenhexe Explanation: This may not be a very unusual translation but does sound quite poetic. It really depends on the context, though. |
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vom Winde verweht?! Explanation: Are you looking for an idiom, adjective use or a noun? For the idiom I suggest the above, as alternative 'vom Wind gebeutelt', and for the noun 'Russische Distel'... Reference: http://www.prairietumbleweedfarm.com/history.htm Reference: http://www.fwkc.com/encyclopedia/low/articles/t/t025001732f.... |
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Vom Winde verweht Explanation: It is not so easy to know what would fit best into your context. |
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Steppenläufer Explanation: As mentioned, context is essential. |
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