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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Akademieprofessor im Gespräch

English translation:

considered for a professorship at the Akademie

Added to glossary by Sophia Hundt (X)
Aug 21, 2006 21:34
17 yrs ago
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German term

Akademieprofessor im Gespräch

German to English Art/Literary Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting 1925 Austrian Biennale
What exactly does "Gespräch" mean here?

Thanks in advance.
Proposed translations (English)
5 +2 considered for a professorship at the Akademie
3 +3 academy professor in the news

Discussion

Sophia Hundt (X) (asker) Aug 21, 2006:
We'll do Thanks for the feedback on 24 hour rule. I agree that it is enjoyable as intellectual exercise, and I see it that way myself. I'll try to keep my questions open from now on.
Woodstock (X) Aug 21, 2006:
Re 24 hrs: Not so much offended as disappointed. Many enjoy KudoZ as an intellectual exercise, but also the "agree" feature is a way to collect Browniz. It's just a courtesy to keep it open, even if you have already decided on the answer.
Sophia Hundt (X) (asker) Aug 21, 2006:
Context Thank you, woodstock, I'll provide more context as you ask. Here is the whole sentence:
"Sein Engagement in Wien brachte ihm einen Achtungserfolg ein, 1927 war er kurzzeitig als Akademieprofessor im Gespräch." The subject of this text is an artist. That's really all the context there is.
Woodstock (X) Aug 21, 2006:
You're pretty new, so you probably don't know that questions should ideally be kept open for 24 hours, so that other colleagues in other parts of the globe can have a crack at it. It also often turns out that the first answer is not always the best one.

Proposed translations

+2
1 hr
Selected

considered for a professorship at the Akademie

this is what it means - he was briefly considered for a position as a professor at the Akademie (or Art Academy, if you've translated it elswhere), but didn't get appointed

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Note added at 1 hr (2006-08-21 22:44:03 GMT)
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I spologize; for some reason I didn't see the previous answer(s) - no offence meant
Peer comment(s):
agree Vere Barzilai : right
6 hrs
Thanks!
agree Armin Prediger
15 hrs
Thanks, Armin!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you, Teresa."
+3
5 mins
German term (edited): Akademieprofessor im Gespräch =

academy professor in the news

could be one interpretation. Some more context would be helpful,
then the answer might be more precisely what you need.

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Note added at 8 mins (2006-08-21 21:42:50 GMT)
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"im Gespräch" meaning he's being talked about, i.e. in the news, if indeed my interpretation is accurate

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Note added at 25 mins (2006-08-21 21:59:43 GMT)
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Thanks for clarifying: It means he was
- being considered for the position of professor at the academy, he was
- being discussed as a possible candidate for the position....,

not "in the news" in this case.
Note from asker:
Yes I know that, but often times a suggested question is exactly what I need - I know that for sure from the context, so I feel like I may as well close it right away so I don't have to do it later. I thought that would spare other people their time. But if you are suggesting that other people may find it in some way offensive, I'll be happy to wait in the future.
answer, not question.
Peer comment(s):
agree Henry Schroeder : considered/discussed options are certainly on the mark.
31 mins
Thanks, Henry.
agree Nicole Schnell : I agree with "being considered for the position..."
34 mins
Hi, Nicole. Yes, I prefer that version, too, but it's also nice to be able to provide a choice.
agree Stephen Reader : With your later answer, & Henry, Nicole, Teresa!
1 hr
Thanks, Stephen.
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