aaibaar

English translation: inviting to the touch

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Dutch term or phrase:aaibaar
English translation:inviting to the touch
Entered by: Toiny Van der Putte-Rademakers

02:30 Jun 15, 2007
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting / Sculptures
Dutch term or phrase: aaibaar
"Naast textiel en keramiek werk ik tegenwoordig ook met harde materialen, maar mijn werk is nog steeds aaibaar en decoratief."
Een beeldhouwer, die haar bronzen omschrijft. Ze nodigen zeker uit tot aanraken, want het zijn vooral mensen en dieren. Vandaar dat ik richting "uitnodigen tot aanraken" denk. Is er een Engels woord dat dit duidelijk maakt?
Toiny Van der Putte-Rademakers
Local time: 11:43
inviting to the touch
Explanation:
Lijkt een veel gebruikte uitdrukking te zijn.
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ntschanz
Netherlands
Local time: 11:43
Grading comment
Dank je!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +7inviting to the touch
ntschanz
4caressable / pleasant to be caressed
Etienne Muylle Wallace
3cuddly
Margreet Logmans (X)


  

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caressable / pleasant to be caressed


Explanation:
Though the material is hard, it is made so "natural and soft" that you feel like caressing it. No rough particles give you an unpleasent sensation

Etienne Muylle Wallace
Spain
Local time: 11:43
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FrenchFrench
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cuddly


Explanation:
as in 'cuddly toy' - just a suggestion.

Margreet Logmans (X)
Netherlands
Local time: 11:43
Works in field
Native speaker of: Dutch
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inviting to the touch


Explanation:
Lijkt een veel gebruikte uitdrukking te zijn.

Example sentence(s):
  • “My sculptural approach involves the use of simplified shapes and lines to produce curvilinear forms. I enjoy orchestrating these elements into sculpture that is rhythmical, flowing and inviting to the touch.

    Reference: http://www.timcherry.com/about.html
ntschanz
Netherlands
Local time: 11:43
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Dank je!
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Asker: Heel mooi.


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agree  Saskia Steur (X): I like this!
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agree  Iris Shalev
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agree  Ann Bishop (X)
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agree  Robert Kleemaier
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agree  Andre de Vries
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agree  vic voskuil: nice one
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