Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
parten spelen
English translation:
presents with a (serious) problem
Added to glossary by
ebell
Sep 10, 2007 16:07
16 yrs ago
Dutch term
parten spelen
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I am translating an article about infections in commerical chicken flocks and how the bugs are getting resistant to the agents used to control them.
"Afnemende gevoeligheid speelt houders parten".
I see van Dale has 'play tricks on' for 'parten spelen', but I don't think this is the best to describe what the effect is on the keepers of these chickens.
Any ideas much appreciated!
"Afnemende gevoeligheid speelt houders parten".
I see van Dale has 'play tricks on' for 'parten spelen', but I don't think this is the best to describe what the effect is on the keepers of these chickens.
Any ideas much appreciated!
Proposed translations
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| 3 +3 | ...presents the poultry farmers with a (serious) problem |
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...presents the poultry farmers with a (serious) problem
If you want to put it in a rather neutral way.
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Note added at 1 uur (2007-09-10 17:30:25 GMT)
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As it is a kind of headline, you can try putting in a pun :
Lowering resistance bugging farmers.
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Note added at 1 uur (2007-09-10 17:30:25 GMT)
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As it is a kind of headline, you can try putting in a pun :
Lowering resistance bugging farmers.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Jack den Haan
: GvD: iem. parten spelen = in moeilijkheden brengen, hinderen
8 mins
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| agree |
Tina Vonhof (X)
1 hr
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| agree |
Mark Shimmin
: Liked the pun
1 hr
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Comment: "Thank you - this is great, especially the pun (which I think I will use!)"
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