We need to feel that what we see is real

Danish translation: Vi har brug for at føle, at det vi ser er virkeligt

18:45 May 26, 2008
English to Danish translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature / theatre
English term or phrase: We need to feel that what we see is real
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translationp (X)
Local time: 05:50
Danish translation:Vi har brug for at føle, at det vi ser er virkeligt
Explanation:
As this is a translation in the field of poetry/literature/theatre, I would use "brug for" instead of "nødt til". "Nødt til" is used when it is something someone has to/must/is forced to by someone/something. "Brug for" on the other hand is used when it is something someone feels a need for.

This is just my suggestion
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Annette Holmes
Local time: 05:50
Grading comment
Thank you:-))
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1Vi har brug for at føle, at det vi ser er virkeligt
Annette Holmes
4Vi er nødt til at føle, at det vi ser, er virkeligt
Jeanette Brammer


  

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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
we need to feel that what we see is real
Vi er nødt til at føle, at det vi ser, er virkeligt


Explanation:
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Jeanette Brammer
Local time: 05:50
Native speaker of: Danish
PRO pts in category: 8
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1 day 1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
we need to feel that what we see is real
Vi har brug for at føle, at det vi ser er virkeligt


Explanation:
As this is a translation in the field of poetry/literature/theatre, I would use "brug for" instead of "nødt til". "Nødt til" is used when it is something someone has to/must/is forced to by someone/something. "Brug for" on the other hand is used when it is something someone feels a need for.

This is just my suggestion

Annette Holmes
Local time: 05:50
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you:-))

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