Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Russian term
Native in: Ukrainian 
, Russian
Works in: Ukrainian to Russian, Russian to Ukrainian, English to Ukrainian, and 6 more.
фишка
Промоутеры на велосипедах!!
Этот прием еще не был использован ни
одной компанией в промо-мероприятиях!
| 3 +3 | gimmick |
GaryG
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| 4 +2 | catch |
Umutay Midinova
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| 4 +1 | tidbit |
Volha K
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| 3 +1 | A neat idea! A brain wave! |
Mikhail Kropotov
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| 3 +1 | (New) gig/gadget/craze/twist |
Oleg Pashuk (X)
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| 3 | featuring |
tanyazst
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| 3 | New approach/ New way |
John Doe (X)
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May 20, 2005 12:41: Robert Donahue (X) changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
PRO (3): Mikhail Kropotov, Nik-On/Off, Robert Donahue (X)
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Proposed translations
gimmick
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Volha K
2 mins
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| agree |
Mikhail Kropotov
: Yes, hello, I proposed it already.
14 mins
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Sorry, Mikhail, I really hadn't read your note when I submitted my answer!
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Robert Donahue (X)
: If this is supposed to be a positive thing then I'd avoid gimmick/trick only because they can be viewed negatively. Gimmick makes me think ineffective and nobody likes to be "tricked". Just my opinion.
34 mins
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| agree |
Larissa Dinsley
2 hrs
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tidbit
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Note added at 5 mins (2005-05-20 11:43:12 GMT)
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исключительно разговорное
Germany
US-educated, precise & thorough
Native in: Russian
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English, Russian
A neat idea! A brain wave!
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-05-20 11:45:28 GMT)
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The latest gimmick!
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Note added at 9 mins (2005-05-20 11:47:00 GMT)
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Whimwham!
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Robert Donahue (X)
: Actually, I've rethought this. Gimmick can be viewed negatively (trick too). If this is a positive thing, and I assume it is, then brain wave is the best choice with neat idea in second. Maybe twist would work here too?
56 mins
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Thanks. I'm not positive about that one :) Фишка has too many meanings to be accurately and universally translated...
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Kyrgyzstan
Speed and quality
Native in: Russian
Works in: English to Kirghiz, English to Russian, Russian to English, and 1 more.
featuring
New approach/ New way
(New) gig/gadget/craze/twist
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Note added at 2005-05-20 20:37:24 (GMT)
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New attraction
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Robert Donahue (X)
: "craze" and "twist" (as in the latest craze/twist) are good options.
8 hrs
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