Glossary entry

Dutch term or phrase:

erfgoed

English translation:

(family) heritage

    The asker opted for community grading. The question was closed on 2011-02-08 16:54:11 based on peer agreement (or, if there were too few peer comments, asker preference.)
Feb 5, 2011 15:48
13 yrs ago
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Dutch term

erfgoed

Dutch to English Other General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters News
"een gevoel voor erfgoed overbrengen" relating to a person who is continuing family tradition;

Would you choose "to convey a feeling for one's background" or
"to convey a feeling for one's pedigree" or do you have any other suggestions?

thank you
Proposed translations (English)
4 +2 (family) heritage
4 +1 heritage
Change log

Feb 5, 2011 16:21: Edith Kelly changed "Field (specific)" from "Textiles / Clothing / Fashion" to "General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters"

Proposed translations

+2
35 mins
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(family) heritage

Typical translation for erfgoed
Peer comment(s):

agree Frank van Thienen (X)
1 day 25 mins
thank you
agree Arjan van den Berg
1 day 20 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
+1
41 mins

heritage

"A sense of heritage' can refer to cultural heritage but also to family heritage, e.g., having heirlooms or traditions or recipes that were passed on through several generations may give a person a sense of heritage.
Peer comment(s):

agree Francina
1 day 19 hrs
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