meinungsfreudig

English translation: Opinionated (self-opinionated)

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German term or phrase:meinungsfreudig
English translation:Opinionated (self-opinionated)
Entered by: Paula Price

16:57 Jul 12, 2012
German to English translations [PRO]
Bus/Financial - Journalism
German term or phrase: meinungsfreudig
Von einer provozierenden These zum meinungsfreudigen Schluss: Hier ist die Meinung des Schreibers gefragt!

(Text about journalistic styles)
Paula Price
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:41
Opinionated (self-opinionated)
Explanation:
A provocative proposition for an opinionated (self-opinionated) conclusion; Here's the writer him/herself getting asked!
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Andrew Bramhall
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:41
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Summary of answers provided
4 +6outspoken
Kate Collyer
4Opinionated (self-opinionated)
Andrew Bramhall
4opinionated
Carl Stoll
3strong-minded
Michael Martin, MA
3assertive
franglish
3openly subjective
Horst Huber (X)
3open-minded
barbarameyer


Discussion entries: 5





  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Opinionated (self-opinionated)


Explanation:
A provocative proposition for an opinionated (self-opinionated) conclusion; Here's the writer him/herself getting asked!

Andrew Bramhall
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
opinionated


Explanation:
www. Linguee.com

Carl Stoll
Argentina
Local time: 03:41
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
strong-minded


Explanation:
From daring theses to strong-minded conclusions - writers, please weigh in!

Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 02:41
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
assertive


Explanation:
would be my choice here

franglish
Switzerland
Local time: 07:41
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
outspoken


Explanation:
(adj) 1: given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

I think this covers the concept without the negativity!


    Reference: http://dictionary.die.net/outspoken
Kate Collyer
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:41
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lonnie Legg: Not that obvious, but imo a good fit well here--"outspoken(AmOxfDict): Frank in stating one's opinions, esp. if they are critical or controversial."
49 mins
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agree  Nicole Schnell: Nice!
6 hrs
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agree  Ramey Rieger (X): Yes, includes self-confidence but not arrogance
9 hrs
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agree  Sebastian Witte
10 hrs
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agree  Usch Pilz
12 hrs
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agree  Andrew Serfozo
2 days 22 hrs
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
openly subjective


Explanation:
From stark assertions to openly subjective answers: here the point of interest is the writer's own view!

Horst Huber (X)
United States
Local time: 02:41
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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22 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
open-minded


Explanation:
Come to an open minded conclusion.
Show your reader that you have seriously considered the alternatives, recognized the implications of your position, and that you have taken a reasoned but solid stand.
http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/Files/TIPSHEET_FO...

barbarameyer
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
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