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English translation: canvas/fabric strap/fastener

20:11 May 24, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Retail
German term or phrase: Riemenbefestigung
A person is describing an advertisement they saw for men's cologne. I don't get the use of this word. TIA, joanna

Ein Plakat mit einem Mann drauf und quer drüber ein XXXX Schriftzug. Eine sehr kleine Textpassage rechts unten. Ein Bild mit der Verpackung und der davor stehenden Flache. Ein sehr intressanter Verschluß mit eine Riemenbefestigung. Hat ein Gefühl eines 'soliden' Parfums hinterlassen. Die Flasche erinnerte an eine Wasserflasche im Outdoor-Bereich. Abenteuer, wild... /Ich gehe in einer Parfümerie nicht daran vorbei. Ich möchte diesen Duft kennen lernen.
Giovanella (X)
English translation:canvas/fabric strap/fastener
Explanation:
My immediate association was with a certain Hugo Boss men's aftershave/perfume bottle, where the cap hangs down when you unscrew it. A design classic is some circles. The "Riemen" bit refers to the strip of fabric/canvas material:

"The clear bottle is topped with a silver screw cap supported by a rugged green canvas strap"
http://www.myperfume.com/perfume/mens/boss/hugo.html

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-05-24 21:20:21 GMT)
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Hugo: neat design, naff scent.
For me, all roads to lead to Roma ... Uomo

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-05-24 21:23:07 GMT)
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Oh - and the "Gefühl eines 'soliden' Parfums" in your text would be equivalent to the "rugged" in my link.
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Francis Lee (X)
Local time: 02:03
Grading comment
Thank you Francis, a simple search for the product would have answered my question. This is the fragrance they are describing.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1fastener belt
gangels (X)
4canvas/fabric strap/fastener
Francis Lee (X)
3leather straps
Trudy Peters


Discussion entries: 2





  

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21 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
fastener belt


Explanation:
would be the obvious

gangels (X)
Local time: 18:03
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 16

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agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X)
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38 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
leather straps


Explanation:
A very interesting closure with leather straps (or laces)

Riemen to me implies leather, but I could be wrong...

Trudy Peters
United States
Local time: 20:03
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
canvas/fabric strap/fastener


Explanation:
My immediate association was with a certain Hugo Boss men's aftershave/perfume bottle, where the cap hangs down when you unscrew it. A design classic is some circles. The "Riemen" bit refers to the strip of fabric/canvas material:

"The clear bottle is topped with a silver screw cap supported by a rugged green canvas strap"
http://www.myperfume.com/perfume/mens/boss/hugo.html

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-05-24 21:20:21 GMT)
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Hugo: neat design, naff scent.
For me, all roads to lead to Roma ... Uomo

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-05-24 21:23:07 GMT)
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Oh - and the "Gefühl eines 'soliden' Parfums" in your text would be equivalent to the "rugged" in my link.

Francis Lee (X)
Local time: 02:03
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 14
Grading comment
Thank you Francis, a simple search for the product would have answered my question. This is the fragrance they are describing.
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