Double or nothing

Ukrainian translation: все або нічого

15:42 Mar 31, 2012
English to Ukrainian translations [PRO]
Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino
English term or phrase: Double or nothing
To bet double or nothing which means as per this Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_or_nothing

"When a "double or nothing" bet is requested by the loser, if the winner accepts, then they play again. If the loser of the initial bet loses again, then the winner gets double the original bet. But if the loser of the initial bet wins, then he owes nothing. For example, if you owe someone $20 from a bet and you place a "double or nothing" bet with them and lose again, then you owe them $40; but if you win, then you owe them nothing."

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William Pawlowsky
Canada
Local time: 13:19
Ukrainian translation:все або нічого
Explanation:
In this case 'double' means 'all possible bets', I could say.

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Note added at 1 hr (2012-03-31 17:32:23 GMT)
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Пан або пропав.

That is "really Ukrainian", if you need a native wording.
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NataliaShevchuk
Local time: 13:19
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4подвоїти ставку
Ievgeniia Gres
4ва-банк
Yaroslav_P
3все або нічого
NataliaShevchuk


  

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20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
double or nothing
подвоїти ставку


Explanation:
only 'Double' is really translated, since 'Nothing' is an inherent threat present in every form of gambling... word-for-word, you are saying 'double the bet'

Ievgeniia Gres
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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
double or nothing
ва-банк


Explanation:
This is not exact translation but in case of crucial decisions in life this word is often used meaning "everything or nothing". In poker this is "all-in" analogue so it's not suitable for gaming scene

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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
double or nothing
все або нічого


Explanation:
In this case 'double' means 'all possible bets', I could say.

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Note added at 1 hr (2012-03-31 17:32:23 GMT)
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Пан або пропав.

That is "really Ukrainian", if you need a native wording.

NataliaShevchuk
Local time: 13:19
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