Mar 29, 2006 07:43
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German term
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haben mich in Herzensdingen gelinkt
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Irgendwann ging es dann immer auseinander." Diese Art von Enttäuschung habe er nur bei Frauen erlebt, sagte der 67-Jährige. "Mit Männern macht man Geschäfte, da wird man zwar auch beschissen, aber anders. Frauen haben mich in Herzensdingen gelinkt
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | deceived me in matters of the heart |
rainerc (X)
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| 4 +2 | have cheated me in matters of the heart/love |
Teresa Reinhardt
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| 3 +1 | have really conned/cheated/swindled me in personal relationships |
Bob Kerns (X)
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| 3 | cheat emotionally |
Tradesca (X)
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Proposed translations
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18 mins
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deceived me in matters of the heart
would be one way of putting it.
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+2
19 mins
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have cheated me in matters of the heart/love
i.e., he's been cheated in business by men, and in love by women - all I can say is, choices ;-)
+1
23 mins
have really conned/cheated/swindled me in personal relationships
"With men you have business relationships, and you can be ripped off, but in a different way. With women I've been really conned/cheated/swindled in terms in personal relationships."
The emphasis here seems to be on the difference between business and personal relationships. I would underline "personal" in the translation.
"Matters of the heart" just doesn't work here.
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Note added at 40 mins (2006-03-29 08:23:56 GMT)
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Typo (sorry): That should read "... in terms OF personal relationships" (2nd line of the explanation).
The emphasis here seems to be on the difference between business and personal relationships. I would underline "personal" in the translation.
"Matters of the heart" just doesn't work here.
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Note added at 40 mins (2006-03-29 08:23:56 GMT)
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Typo (sorry): That should read "... in terms OF personal relationships" (2nd line of the explanation).
Peer comment(s):
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rainerc (X)
: As I understand it, the common denominator is 'beschissen/gelinkt' which is then applied to the two different relationships.
15 mins
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| agree |
Hilary Davies Shelby
: I like the "ripped off" and "swindled in terms of personal relationships"
4 hrs
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Experience in the subject area is always helpful when translating :-)
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| neutral |
Ingeborg Gowans (X)
: taken me for a ride?
4 hrs
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I purposely avoided the use of "ride" in this context since it could be misconstrued (and kids might be reading this) :-)
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1 hr
cheat emotionally
The only difference that the internet has made is that it is easier to get access to other people and therefore easier to cheat emotionally, ...
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3617496.stm
Despite your sexual nature, you are more likely to cheat emotionally than physically. You tend to work out your frustrations in the bedroom. ...
www.ebbybrett.co.uk/blog/2005/01/09/ walking-home-v-neck-t-shirts-and-a-relationship-type-quiz/
news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3617496.stm
Despite your sexual nature, you are more likely to cheat emotionally than physically. You tend to work out your frustrations in the bedroom. ...
www.ebbybrett.co.uk/blog/2005/01/09/ walking-home-v-neck-t-shirts-and-a-relationship-type-quiz/
Peer comment(s):
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Hilary Davies Shelby
: while i think you are on the right track, your examples refer to "emotional cheating" (telling someone else you have feelings for them) as opposed to physically sleeping with them (both refer to personal relationships rather than business)
2 hrs
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