Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

meinungsfreudig

English translation:

Opinionated (self-opinionated)

Added to glossary by Paula Price
Jul 12, 2012 16:57
11 yrs ago
1 viewer *
German term

meinungsfreudig

German to English Bus/Financial Journalism
Von einer provozierenden These zum meinungsfreudigen Schluss: Hier ist die Meinung des Schreibers gefragt!

(Text about journalistic styles)

Discussion

Wendy Streitparth Jul 12, 2012:
As implied in Barbara's link, opinionated has negative connotations which I don't think is reciprocated by meinungsfreudig here. Something along the lines of critical, iconoclastic or even logical might fit better.
Carmen Lawrence Jul 12, 2012:
opinionophilic... (haha) The word 'meinungsfreudig' here does not mean 'opinionated'; one may be opinionated without being meinungsfreudig. What they mean is that the person expressing the opinion has the freedom, and the desire, to express an opinion. I would think it would be better to use something descriptive, such as an 'open-to-all-opinions- closing, or 'free-for-all-opinions' conclusion, something of that sort. No, one need not be 100% grammatically correct 100% of the time. Writing also involves creativity.
Carl Stoll Jul 12, 2012:
"Opinionphile" ist Idiolekt Ich bin dem Wort "opinionphile" noch nie begegnet. Es ist zwar leicht verständlich, aber verstößt gegen Regeln der Wortbildung. Erstens verbindet es Bestandteile, die aus verschiedenen Sprachen stammen, nämlich Latein und Griechisch. Fowler hat sich in Modern English Usage entschieden gegen solche Verbindungen ausgesprochen. Zweitens fehlt ein Selbstlaut zwischen den zwei Bestandteilen, und das Wort klingt daher eher linkisch. Nicht für den allgemeinen Gebrauch.
jonas_wnd Jul 12, 2012:
opinionphile? Ein Freund von mir (englischer Muttersprachler) nennt solche Leute immer opinionphile. Ich weiß aber nicht, ob es das so wirklich gibt.

Proposed translations

5 mins
Selected

Opinionated (self-opinionated)

A provocative proposition for an opinionated (self-opinionated) conclusion; Here's the writer him/herself getting asked!
Something went wrong...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
7 mins

opinionated

www. Linguee.com
Something went wrong...
29 mins

strong-minded

From daring theses to strong-minded conclusions - writers, please weigh in!
Something went wrong...
3 hrs

assertive

would be my choice here
Something went wrong...
+6
3 hrs

outspoken

(adj) 1: given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

I think this covers the concept without the negativity!
Peer comment(s):

agree Lonnie Legg : Not that obvious, but imo a good fit well here--"outspoken(AmOxfDict): Frank in stating one's opinions, esp. if they are critical or controversial."
49 mins
Thanks Lonnie!
agree Nicole Schnell : Nice!
6 hrs
Thanks Nicole!
agree Ramey Rieger (X) : Yes, includes self-confidence but not arrogance
9 hrs
Thanks Ramey!
agree Sebastian Witte
10 hrs
Thanks Sebastian!
agree Usch Pilz
12 hrs
Thanks Usch!
agree Andrew Serfozo
2 days 22 hrs
Thanks Andrew!
Something went wrong...
4 hrs

openly subjective

From stark assertions to openly subjective answers: here the point of interest is the writer's own view!
Something went wrong...
22 hrs

open-minded

Come to an open minded conclusion.
Show your reader that you have seriously considered the alternatives, recognized the implications of your position, and that you have taken a reasoned but solid stand.
http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/WC/Files/TIPSHEET_FO...
Something went wrong...
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search