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"ins Spiel bringen (hier )"

English translation: to bring into play

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German term or phrase:\"ins Spiel bringen (hier )\"
English translation:to bring into play
Entered by: conny

19:45 Mar 25, 2013
German to English translations [Non-PRO]
Marketing - Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
German term or phrase: "ins Spiel bringen (hier )"
es geht nochmal um das Gebiet "Fallschutz" und dementsprechende Bodenmatten, die das Verletzungsrisiko senken:

"Dieses Material bringt mehr Sicherheit ins Spiel."

Wie lässt sich das gut in diesen Kontext der Bodenmatten auf Spielplätzen unterbringen?
conny
Germany
Local time: 12:47
to bring into play
Explanation:
brings more safety into play

The play on words works equally well in German and English
Selected response from:

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 12:47
Grading comment
Danke an alle.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +8to bring into play
Wendy Streitparth
3 +2makes for safer play
AllegroTrans
3 +1..always be on the safe slide
Michael Martin, MA
3enhances safety/ boosts safety
Apurva Barve
3is play safe/playsafe
AllegroTrans


Discussion entries: 8





  

Answers


5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
enhances safety/ boosts safety


Explanation:
"Enhances" sounds better, IMO

Apurva Barve
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in MarathiMarathi
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20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +8
to bring into play


Explanation:
brings more safety into play

The play on words works equally well in German and English

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 12:47
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 11
Grading comment
Danke an alle.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michael Martin, MA: Exactly!
0 min
  -> Thanks, Michael MA!
agree  Lancashireman: That would work.
3 mins
  -> Thank you, Andrew (and no corrections either!)
agree  Cetacea
4 mins
  -> Thanks, Cetacea
agree  jccantrell: I might suggest "adds more safety to the pot" if you really want colloquial.
17 mins
  -> Thanks, jcc. Thats a new one on me.
agree  Claire Cox
39 mins
  -> Thanks, Claire
agree  Thayenga: Sounds good, Wendy. :)//// It was me. Been very busy this year. :) Also with my ProZ.com webinar manual. Have a great day, Wendy. ;)
11 hrs
  -> Thanks, Thayenga. Have I been away or you?
agree  Edwin Miles
12 hrs
  -> Thanks, Edwin
agree  Lonnie Legg
17 hrs
  -> Thanks, Lonnie
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
is play safe/playsafe


Explanation:
Admittedly used as a tradename but I don't think you would be guilty of intellectual property crime

Playsafe Ireland Safety Tiles Mats Playground Equipment ...
Playsafe Ireland is an Irish company Our product range includes safety tiles mats, equestrian matting, play structures, play houses, swings, slides, climbing frames ...
playsafeireland.com - Cached
Playsafe Rubber for Playgrounds, Trails and Landscaping
Playsafe Rubber for Playgrounds, Trails and Landscaping. Playsafe safety surfacing is made from recycled tire buffings and is produced in a loose mix "Playsafe Mix ...
www.asandc.com/playsafe - Cached

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Note added at 2 hrs (2013-03-25 22:32:41 GMT)
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OR perhaps

"makes for safe play"

AllegroTrans
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:47
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
makes for safer play


Explanation:
Playground Cleaning | HC Courts
Cleaning and maintaining playground surfaces regulary is paramount to creating a ... A better organised play area makes for safer play, and as always our service is of the ...
www.tenniscourtmaintenanceuk.com/playground-cleaning - Cached
6525 E 39th Ct N, Wichita, KS 67226 - Zillow
located in culdesac makes for safer play area for kids and/or less traffic. ... great neighborhood with planned events, playground, and plenty of walking areas.…
www.zillow.com/homedetails/6525-E-39th-Ct-N-Wichita-KS... - Cached
Little Monkees - Upminster in Havering - Netmums
It's not only a playground that your baby goes to play with toys, but Little ... instruments are always clean and the enclosed soft play environment makes for safer play ...
www.netmums.com/havering/local/view/preschool-classes/... - Cached
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AllegroTrans
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:47
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  BrigitteHilgner
7 hrs
  -> thanks
agree  Michael Martin, MA: This is good.
1 day 4 hrs
  -> thanks
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
..always be on the safe slide


Explanation:
My attempt at a pun:

"With this material, the kids will always be on the safe slide"

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Note added at 1 day6 hrs (2013-03-27 02:42:51 GMT)
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Other ideas:

"Play it safe with this material"

"This material puts safety into the game plan"

"..will improve our safety game"

"...will keep them safe in a playful state"




Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 06:47
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 63

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  AllegroTrans: this works!
7 hrs
  -> Thanks, AllegroTrans!
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