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Wirtschaftsmotor

English translation: economic driving force

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German term or phrase:Wirtschaftsmotor
English translation:economic driving force
Entered by: ingheck

15:22 Nov 8, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Economics
German term or phrase: Wirtschaftsmotor
Die SADC als regionaler Wirtschaftsmotor -
Chancen und Perspektiven für die deutsche Wirtschaft im südlichen Afrika

(Überschrift eines Vortrags)
Looking for an appropriate translation of the term "Wirtschaftsmotor" - many thanks in advance!
ingheck
Local time: 13:03
economic driving force
Explanation:
regional economic driving force
Selected response from:

Ingrid Blank
Grading comment
I have decided on this one, though I also liked the other suggestions very much. Thanks to you all!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4economic engine
rainerc (X)
4 +3economic driving force
Ingrid Blank
4 +1economic driver
Monika Leit
4economic locomotive
Michael Rose


  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
economic engine


Explanation:
.

rainerc (X)
Local time: 13:03
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Brie Vernier
1 min
  -> thanks Brie
agree  KS-Translations
1 hr
agree  Bianca Jacobsohn: This is how I translate it
2 hrs
agree  Michael Engley
18 hrs
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
economic driver


Explanation:
würde ganz gut passen

Monika Leit
Local time: 13:03
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 27

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Cilian O'Tuama: driver of the regional economy
7 mins
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
economic locomotive


Explanation:
another suggestion, also used a lot

Michael Rose
Local time: 13:03
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
economic driving force


Explanation:
regional economic driving force


Ingrid Blank
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
I have decided on this one, though I also liked the other suggestions very much. Thanks to you all!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Hollywood: that's what I would say :)
0 min
agree  Frosty: Me2
1 hr
agree  Bianca Jacobsohn: another good option
2 hrs
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