Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Edelhelfer

English translation:

domestique

Added to glossary by Joe Tamblyn
Dec 14, 2004 19:55
19 yrs ago
German term

Edelhelfer

German to English Other Sports / Fitness / Recreation cycling
Cycling terminology again (about a rider competing in races like the Tour de France)

Dafür ebnet er
seinen Kollegen als „Edelhelfer“ oft den Weg zum Sieg
Proposed translations (English)
4 +2 domestique
4 top-notch helper

Proposed translations

+2
1 hr
Selected

domestique

The term is evidently widely used outside the tour--and in English--as well.
Peer comment(s):

agree innsbruck : A domestique is "a rider who sacrifices any individual honors to the team leader who is in contention to win"; "Edelhelfer" reminds me of "Edelmann" (nobleman), in the sense that a "Edelhelfer" is noble enough to ensure his team captain's win
3 hrs
agree swisstell : top-notch (for Edel) domestique - or domestique of choice - or first class domestique
5 hrs
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23 mins

top-notch helper

The term "helper" is common is pro cycling. "Edel," in this case, could be translated as top-notch, first-rate, etc.
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