dzeruska z pocztiweho loze

English translation: legitimate daughter of (Baltazar)

03:35 Apr 11, 2010
Czech to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Genealogy
Czech term or phrase: dzeruska z pocztiweho loze
This phrase in an archaic form of Czech comes from a baptismal record dated 1763. It refers to the child as "dzeruska z pocztiweho loze Baltazara [surname]." I understand "dceruska z poctiveho..." but don't recognize the title/occupation "loze."
Timoshka
Local time: 12:02
English translation:legitimate daughter of (Baltazar)
Explanation:
lože = bed

I would say that this means "A legitimate daugther of Baltazar".
Selected response from:

Marcela Hashim
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:02
Grading comment
Dekuji Vam mnohokrat!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +8legitimate daughter of (Baltazar)
Marcela Hashim


Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +8
legitimate daughter of (Baltazar)


Explanation:
lože = bed

I would say that this means "A legitimate daugther of Baltazar".

Marcela Hashim
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:02
Native speaker of: Native in CzechCzech
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Dekuji Vam mnohokrat!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lenka Mandryszová
13 mins
  -> Thank you

agree  Gerry Vickers: a nice way of putting it - 'from the honest bed of...' :)
2 hrs
  -> Thank you, that is much more in line with the original style.

agree  Peter Kissik: With Gerry Vickers
2 hrs
  -> Thanks

agree  Sarka Rubkova
3 hrs
  -> Thanks

agree  Dylan Edwards
5 hrs

agree  Hannah Geiger (X)
6 hrs

agree  Ivan Šimerka: also with Gerry Vickers
11 hrs

agree  mitko999
17 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search