Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Jan 26, 2006 14:17
18 yrs ago
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Deutsch term
Novum
Deutsch > Englisch
Marketing
Möbel/Haushaltsgeräte
Due to an advanced design feature, a particularly household appliance is described as:
"Ein Novum unter...(type of appliance)"
I am very uncomfortable about using 'novelty' here due to the strong association with gimmickry. Any neat suggestions out there?
"Ein Novum unter...(type of appliance)"
I am very uncomfortable about using 'novelty' here due to the strong association with gimmickry. Any neat suggestions out there?
Proposed translations
(Englisch)
| 3 +1 | an innovation |
Stephen Sadie
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| 3 | completely innovative |
Victor Dewsbery
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| 3 | novelty |
BirgitBerlin
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| 3 | A revolutionary new... |
Lancashireman
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| 2 | a novel concept in |
Jonathan MacKerron
|
Proposed translations
+1
8 Min.
Stephen Sadie
Deutschland
Deutschland
Native in Englisch
Deutschland
Practical business experience, reliable
Native in: Englisch
Works in: Deutsch > Englisch, Englisch > Deutsch
Related KudoZ points
:
19
Selected
an innovation
or an innovative xxx in the area of yyy
depends on your exact context
depends on your exact context
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I was too quick to dismiss 'innovative/innovation' when I first looked at this. Now I look at it again, it fits nicely. Thanks for all your suggestions."
4 Min.
Victor Dewsbery
Deutschland
Deutschland
Native in Englisch
Deutschland
Specialised in law and construction
Native in: Englisch (Variant: British) 
Works in: Deutsch > Englisch, Englisch > Deutsch
Related KudoZ points
:
4
completely innovative
A completely innovative thingummybob.
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Note added at 5 mins (2006-01-26 14:23:10 GMT)
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A completely new departure in widgets.
A whole new world of doodahs.
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Note added at 5 mins (2006-01-26 14:23:10 GMT)
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A completely new departure in widgets.
A whole new world of doodahs.
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Stephen Sadie
: i am not sure whether the innovation needs reinforcement with "completely"// you're welcome, victor!
5 Min.
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Thanks for telling us you're not sure (grin!!!).
|
21 Min.
BirgitBerlin
Deutschland
Deutschland
Native in Deutsch
Works in field
Deutschland
Travel & Tourism, Marketing, Technical
Native in: Deutsch
Works in: Englisch > Deutsch, Deutsch > Englisch
Related KudoZ points
:
18
novelty
a novelty among household appliances
1 Stunde
Jonathan MacKerron
Native in Englisch
Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: Englisch
Works in: Deutsch > Englisch, Französisch > Englisch
Related KudoZ points
:
20
a novel concept in
thingos
10 Stunden
Lancashireman
Vereinigtes Königreich
Vereinigtes Königreich
Native in Englisch
Vereinigtes Königreich
Related KudoZ points
:
94
Deutsch term (edited):
Ein Novum unter...
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