Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
gelegen
English translation:
of interest
Added to glossary by
Horst Huber (X)
Apr 30, 2012 20:15
12 yrs ago
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German term
gelegen
German to English
Social Sciences
International Org/Dev/Coop
Dass dem Ausschuss auch am Dialog mit der politisch interessierten Jugend **gelegen** ist, dokumentiert ein Film, den die Agentur produzierte.
This is an article in a newsletter for a PR agency. The Agency made a film about a "youth day" that took place in an EU committee.
This is an article in a newsletter for a PR agency. The Agency made a film about a "youth day" that took place in an EU committee.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | take an interest |
Horst Huber (X)
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| 4 +5 | committed to |
philgoddard
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| 3 | welcoming/ supportive of/embracing (dialogue) |
Michael Martin, MA
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Change log
May 3, 2012 02:17: Horst Huber (X) Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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take an interest
Might say "gelgen ist". Another suggestion, "show concern". Trying to find some middle ground between "committed to" and "caring about".
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Michael Martin, MA
: Indeed. How about "has a vested interested in"... It's a litttle strong but would imply that they're doing this not only out of the goodness of their hearts - the German wording seems to leave that possibility open..
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Comment: "Thanks for your help!"
+5
11 mins
philgoddard
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Six languages into flawless English
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 4 more.
Related KudoZ points
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16
committed to
Or is actively involved in, or cares about, or places a great deal of emphasis on.
Example sentence:
Ich kann mir ehrlich gesagt nicht so richtig vorstellen, dass Martin Luther so viel an Freiheit gelegen hat.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Kim Metzger
: cares about
1 min
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| agree |
Melissa Bakker (X)
: cares about seems better in my opinion
23 mins
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| agree |
Edith Kelly
8 hrs
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| agree |
Thayenga
: With Melissa and Kim. :)
11 hrs
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| agree |
Penina Scher
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Michael Martin, MA
United States
United States
Native in German
&
English
United States
Creativity wins in the long run
Native in: German (Variant: Germany) 
, English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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8
welcoming/ supportive of/embracing (dialogue)
"That the panel is welcoming dialogue with politically interested youth has been documented in a film produced by the agency."
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