Einsatz am Mann

English translation: in operations involving physical contact

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German term or phrase:Einsatz am Mann
English translation:in operations involving physical contact
Entered by: Elizabeth Niklewska

03:09 Feb 25, 2016
German to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
German term or phrase: Einsatz am Mann
This is in a marketing text describing gloves for use by emergency, etc. services - "Einsatzhandschuhe"

Softprotektoren auf dem Handrücken bieten zusätzlichen Schlagschutz "bei Einsätzen am Mann" oder unter gefährlichen Bedingungen.

My take is "use by personnel" - but when would gloves NOT be used by personnel?? Could this refer to contact with other people, e.g. when police arrest someone??
Elizabeth Niklewska
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:49
physical contact
Explanation:
I assume the protector part is to give added protection when contact with people is involved.
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Slindon
Germany
Local time: 02:49
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Thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +5physical contact
Slindon
3for on-person use
Michael Martin, MA
3with/for hands on contact
David Hollywood


  

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47 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
for on-person use


Explanation:
or for use on person.

In this context, it may imply that they come in handy for hand-to-hand tussles with people who won't listen. But the expression as such does not distinguish between use on oneself or use on other people.

Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 21:49
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
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48 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
with/for hands on contact


Explanation:
I would suggest

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Note added at 49 mins (2016-02-25 03:59:36 GMT)
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meaning of course that body contact is involved

David Hollywood
Local time: 22:49
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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
physical contact


Explanation:
I assume the protector part is to give added protection when contact with people is involved.

Example sentence(s):
  • ....when physical contact is involved or under hazardous conditions.
Slindon
Germany
Local time: 02:49
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Melanie Meyer: That's how I understand it too.
1 hr
  -> Thanks, that's encouraging!

agree  Alison MacG: http://www.thomasjacks.co.uk/wr/product.asp?ref=2451 [Soft protectors on the back of the glove offer additional blow protection during operations involving direct body contact or in dangerous situations.]
3 hrs
  -> Nice translation!

agree  gangels (X)
5 hrs
  -> Thanks gangels!

agree  Ramey Rieger (X)
19 hrs
  -> Thanks Ramey!

agree  Inter-Tra: Very nice solution!
22 hrs
  -> Thanks fbbest, praise is always welcome!
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