originell

English translation: creatively

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German term or phrase:originell
English translation:creatively
Entered by: Horst Huber (X)

08:51 Nov 29, 2013
German to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - International Org/Dev/Coop
German term or phrase: originell
From the mission statement of a relief organisation....

"Die Werbung für finanzielle Solidarität ist integraler Bestandteil aller Komponenten der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit der Organisation; sie trägt dem Wunsch der Menschen nach Nähe zum Spendenzweck **originell** und seriös Rechnung."

Can't work out what "originell" might mean in this context - thanks for any help!
Phoebe Indetzki
Local time: 06:49
creatively
Explanation:
Something others are not doing already.
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Horst Huber (X)
United States
Local time: 00:49
Grading comment
Thank you!
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Summary of answers provided
3 +3original
mill2
3 +1distinctively/discerningly
Ramey Rieger (X)
3 +1creatively
Horst Huber (X)
3fascinating/unusual
Yorkshireman
3in novel ways
Michael Martin, MA


  

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29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
distinctively/discerningly


Explanation:
As I see it, they are referring to how individually, how 'other than the others' their donation campaigns are designed. Therefore, they are worth the effort.

Ramey Rieger (X)
Germany
Local time: 06:49
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Eleanore Strauss: also unusual or unique, with a touch of wit or 'human' appeal
9 hrs
  -> Thanks, ElliCom, working hard?
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42 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
fascinating/unusual


Explanation:
It has to do with ensuring that the persons donating identify closely with the reason or purpose of their donation.

"...in a simultaneously fascinating/unusual and responsible manner..."

Yorkshireman
Germany
Local time: 06:49
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
original


Explanation:
Don't see why you can't stay close to the original here. The campaigns take an original approach to communicating to potential donors.

mill2
Local time: 06:49
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  philgoddard
5 hrs
  -> thanks

agree  Trudy Peters
8 hrs
  -> thanks

agree  Inter-Tra
1 day 22 hrs
  -> thanks
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
in novel ways


Explanation:
"It satisfies the public's demands for making their donations more effective (efficient) in novel, yet responsible ways."

Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 00:49
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
creatively


Explanation:
Something others are not doing already.

Horst Huber (X)
United States
Local time: 00:49
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Inter-Tra: I like this solution as well
1 day 14 hrs
  -> Danke bestens!
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