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15:33 Jan 4, 2018 |
German to English translations [PRO] Bus/Financial - Idioms / Maxims / Sayings | |||||||
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We have a passion for prediction Explanation: Or "We have a passion for making predictions". The German is way too long and clunky by English standards. "Die Gegenwart fortschreiben" basically means the same as "Die Zukunft vorausdenken". It's about looking at the present and extrapolating it into the future. https://dict.leo.org/englisch-deutsch/fortschreiben I think "enthusiasts" is too weak a word in English. "(People with) passion" has more impact. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 32 mins (2018-01-04 16:06:45 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- "People with a passion for prediction" would be another option. |
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Only true aficionados/devotion/passion/commitment can successfully update the now/moment. Explanation: It may be more effective to use a noun instead of trying to personify devotion (devotees) passion (the passionate) commitment (the committed :-)!) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 33 mins (2018-01-04 16:07:43 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Only true...have the power to update the now. |
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Pulling the present into the future. Only those with true dedication can pull it off Explanation: Perpetuate is wrong here as this has to be forward-looking and suggest a willingness to take risks. Enthusiast may sound amateurish to American ears in this context. |
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It takes true dedication to maintain the momentum of success Explanation: Die Gegenwart erfolgreich fortschreiben This implies that the company is already successful and intends to carry on that way (to maintain momentum) ... beherrschen nur wahre Enthusiasten. Enthusiasmus (here) = dedication And for your slogan: Zukunft vorausdenken = Thinking ahead -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 57 mins (2018-01-04 16:31:47 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Ah, just seen 'true dedication' from Michael. It wasn't there when I started to answer. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2018-01-04 17:45:31 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- "Context: Document relating to an automotive supply company..." It takes real commitment to keep the wheels of success turning http://www.mactransco.co.za/index.php?et-transport-logistics... |
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