edginess

Romanian translation: îndrăzneț

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English term or phrase:edginess
Romanian translation:îndrăzneț
Entered by: Translexic

17:42 Oct 18, 2011
English to Romanian translations [PRO]
Marketing - Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) / Marketing
English term or phrase: edginess
This unique bottle was produced in a distinctive colored glass inspired by the green of the hunter’s cloth. Its strength and edginess embodied the spirit within and served as a symbol of genuine craftsmanship.

Orice idee e binevenita:) Variantele "nervozitate"/"neliniște" au fost luate deja in considerare, as vrea si alte idei daca aveti...
Multumesc!
Translexic
Romania
Local time: 20:32
provocare /provocator / îndrăzneț
Explanation:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/edginess

În cazul de față aș vota explicația nr. 3 a cuvântului:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/edginess
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Ktysai
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1revolutionar / avangardist
Lara Barnett
4 +1provocare /provocator / îndrăzneț
Ktysai
5cutezanța
Janos Fazakas
3 +1caracterul (puternic și) îndrăzneț
Lia Sabau


  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
revolutionar / avangardist


Explanation:
"Edginess" in this context is describing something which is "cutting edge". This is an expression/idiom implying something which is daringly innovative.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/edgy

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"What is the meaning of EDGY design?
...
it's supposed to mean innovative, different, unconventional, new...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080410032714AA...

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"...which tend to challenge societal norms..."
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=edgy

"CUTTING EDGE
Adj. 1. cutting-edge - in accord with the most fashionable ideas or style "
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CDIQFj...

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Can this not be used as a noun?
Avangardist
http://dexonline.ro/definitie/avangardist

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calităţi revolutionar

or

calităţi avangardist

maybe?

Lara Barnett
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:32
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Notes to answerer
Asker: I actually need a noun:) Any ideas? Thank you!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bogdan Doicin (X)
12 hrs
  -> mulţumesc
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30 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
provocare /provocator / îndrăzneț


Explanation:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/edginess

În cazul de față aș vota explicația nr. 3 a cuvântului:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/edginess

Ktysai
Native speaker of: Native in RomanianRomanian
PRO pts in category: 4
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Multumesc!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Roxana Nechita
3 days 23 hrs
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30 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
cutezanța


Explanation:
Zic că varianta aceasta este mai bombastică. Din text am impresia că așa ceva se caută.

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Nu de altceva, dar la un vâmător îi stă bine să fie și cutezător:)))

Janos Fazakas
Local time: 19:32
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in HungarianHungarian, Native in RomanianRomanian
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
caracterul (puternic și) îndrăzneț


Explanation:
O sugestie. Am cuprins în sugestie și restul expresiei, în paranteză...
Succes!

Lia Sabau
Romania
Local time: 20:32
Native speaker of: Native in RomanianRomanian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Roxana Nechita
3 days 21 hrs
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