‘the bloom that grooms’

German translation: Striegelspaß mit Blumenkraft/Flower-Power

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English term or phrase:‘the bloom that grooms’
German translation:Striegelspaß mit Blumenkraft/Flower-Power
Entered by: Yorkshireman

09:07 Jun 25, 2014
English to German translations [PRO]
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English term or phrase: ‘the bloom that grooms’
Liebe Kollegen

Ich würde mich über Unterstützung bei der Übersetzung folgender Produktbeschreibung freuen. Es geht um die Aussage:

The Shed Flowers Dirt Brush is ‘the bloom that grooms’!

Remove loose hair and dirt effortlessly with a Shed Flower. The distinctive flower shape fits in hands of all sizes and weighs just more than a fresh picked daisy. The teeth on the bottom are similar to a shedding blade. This is a highly durable, rust resistant tool. Watch your pony lean in for more. Positively Brilliant!


Es geht um ‘the bloom that grooms’.

Danke vielmals!
Jennifer M.
Switzerland
Local time: 13:27
Striegelspaß mit Blumenkraft/Flower-Power
Explanation:
At a pinch, almost everyone would also know what "flower power" is.

The Shed Flower is a kind of curry comb (Striegel).

As the emphasis is on "your pony", we may assume that the product (produced in bright colours, as well) targets younger equestrians. - therefore "Striegelspaß"

The form and gentle function of a curry comb of this type makes it particularly suitable for use by children. Harder combs or shedding blades could easily injure the pony in inexperienced hands.

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Note added at 51 mins (2014-06-25 09:58:30 GMT)
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Some Wiki information about grooming combs:

Curry or Curry comb:

A tool made of rubber or plastic with short "teeth" on one side, that slides onto the hand of the groom. It is usually the first tool used in daily grooming. The horse is rubbed or "curried" to help loosen dirt, hair, and other detritus, plus stimulate the skin to produce natural oils. The curry comb is usually used in a circular motion to work loose embedded material. Curry combs are generally too harsh to be used on the legs or head, though varieties made of softer rubber are available.

Metal curry comb or Fitch curry comb:

The metal curry comb is not designed to use directly on a horse's coat as the metal teeth can damage the skin and hair. It is a curry comb made of several rows of short metal teeth, with a handle. They are primarily designed for use on show cattle, but are frequently used to clean horse grooming brushes by moving the brush across the metal curry comb teeth every few strokes.

Shedding blade:

In special weather conditions, a metal shedding blade with short, dull teeth is used to remove loose winter hair. A shedding blade is also useful for removing caked-on mud. However, grooming tools with metal teeth can split and dull the horse's hair coat and may irritate the skin, so must be used with appropriate care. Likewise, metal grooming tools used on sheep and show cattle may also be too harsh to use on a horse.
Selected response from:

Yorkshireman
Germany
Local time: 13:27
Grading comment
Der Striegel kommt vor und das ist wichtig. Sehr schön, vielen Dank!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +6Striegelspaß mit Blumenkraft/Flower-Power
Yorkshireman
3 +6- Blütenkraft, die Schmutz wegschafft
Susanne Schiewe
3Die Blüte zur Güte
thefastshow
2die Blume zum Verwöhnen / eine Blüte für die Pflege
Regina Eichstaedter
2Blume zur Hand - Haare entfernt
Beatrice A.


Discussion entries: 1





  

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20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +6
- Blütenkraft, die Schmutz wegschafft


Explanation:
Ein erster Vorschlag ...

Susanne Schiewe
Germany
Local time: 13:27
Works in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 26

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Gudrun Wolfrath
44 mins
  -> Vielen Dank!

agree  Regina Eichstaedter: klingt gut!
52 mins
  -> Vielen Dank!

agree  BrigitteHilgner: Ich sage besser nicht, wie ich die Werbung insgesamt finde (Beleidigungsklage!), aber die Übersetzung finde ich klasse!
1 hr
  -> Vielen Dank!

agree  Katja Schoone: klasse!
1 hr
  -> Vielen Dank!

agree  Thayenga: Super, Susanne. :)
3 hrs
  -> Vielen Dank!

neutral  bluenoric: irreführend, es klingt wie ein Shampoo...// Ich meinte, der Sinn von striegeln geht verloren
3 hrs
  -> s. u.

agree  Irene Schlotter, Dipl.-Übers.: Klingt gut, nur ist das Gerät (http://preview.tinyurl.com/om42weg) der Form nach primär ein einfacher Striegel, der eher dem Entfernen loser Haare und nur sekundär dem 'Reinigen' dient. Vorschlag: Blütenkraft, die Hochglanz schafft.
3 hrs
  -> Danke Irene - aber da steht doch vorneweg "The Shed Flowers Dirt Brush"
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46 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
Striegelspaß mit Blumenkraft/Flower-Power


Explanation:
At a pinch, almost everyone would also know what "flower power" is.

The Shed Flower is a kind of curry comb (Striegel).

As the emphasis is on "your pony", we may assume that the product (produced in bright colours, as well) targets younger equestrians. - therefore "Striegelspaß"

The form and gentle function of a curry comb of this type makes it particularly suitable for use by children. Harder combs or shedding blades could easily injure the pony in inexperienced hands.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 51 mins (2014-06-25 09:58:30 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Some Wiki information about grooming combs:

Curry or Curry comb:

A tool made of rubber or plastic with short "teeth" on one side, that slides onto the hand of the groom. It is usually the first tool used in daily grooming. The horse is rubbed or "curried" to help loosen dirt, hair, and other detritus, plus stimulate the skin to produce natural oils. The curry comb is usually used in a circular motion to work loose embedded material. Curry combs are generally too harsh to be used on the legs or head, though varieties made of softer rubber are available.

Metal curry comb or Fitch curry comb:

The metal curry comb is not designed to use directly on a horse's coat as the metal teeth can damage the skin and hair. It is a curry comb made of several rows of short metal teeth, with a handle. They are primarily designed for use on show cattle, but are frequently used to clean horse grooming brushes by moving the brush across the metal curry comb teeth every few strokes.

Shedding blade:

In special weather conditions, a metal shedding blade with short, dull teeth is used to remove loose winter hair. A shedding blade is also useful for removing caked-on mud. However, grooming tools with metal teeth can split and dull the horse's hair coat and may irritate the skin, so must be used with appropriate care. Likewise, metal grooming tools used on sheep and show cattle may also be too harsh to use on a horse.


Yorkshireman
Germany
Local time: 13:27
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Der Striegel kommt vor und das ist wichtig. Sehr schön, vielen Dank!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Regina Eichstaedter: auch gut!
27 mins
  -> Thanks, Regina

agree  bluenoric: Striegelspaß mit Blumenkraft fine ich super!
2 hrs
  -> THX

agree  Irene Schlotter, Dipl.-Übers.: Striegelspaß mit Blumenkraft finde ich auch gut.
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, Irene

agree  Vera Wilson
3 hrs
  -> ThX2U2, Vera

agree  Woodstock (X): Gefällt mir.
3 hrs
  -> Thanks, Woodstock

agree  Zea_Mays
6 hrs
  -> Thanks, Zea
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
die Blume zum Verwöhnen / eine Blüte für die Pflege


Explanation:
etwas Reimähnliches ist im Deutschen wohl nicht möglich...

Regina Eichstaedter
Local time: 13:27
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 36
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
Blume zur Hand - Haare entfernt


Explanation:
oder

Mit der Blume in der Hand sind die Haare schnell entfernt.




Beatrice A.
Local time: 13:27
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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23 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Die Blüte zur Güte


Explanation:
oder ganz sachlich : die Blume, die pflegt ... my two cents

thefastshow
Germany
Local time: 13:27
Native speaker of: German
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