Nov 24, 2005 14:41
18 yrs ago
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German term
Fachpolitiker
German to English
Bus/Financial
Government / Politics
Lobbying
Ziel: Direkte Ansprache von Fachpolitikern in kleinem Kreis mit der Möglichkeit zum persönlichen Dialog zum Thema IT-Security & Datenschutz
This is about a company approaching political foundations (Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung etc.) I'm leaning towards translating this as political experts. Any other suggestions?
This is about a company approaching political foundations (Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung etc.) I'm leaning towards translating this as political experts. Any other suggestions?
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | interested politicians |
Lancashireman
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| 3 +1 | politicians with a (special) area of expertise |
Barbara Wiegel
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| 2 +1 | politicians on committees |
Francis Lee (X)
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| 2 +1 | politicians with the relevant expertise |
Nick Somers (X)
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| 2 | specialist politician |
BrigitteHilgner
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Proposed translations
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3 hrs
Lancashireman
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Related KudoZ points
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208
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interested politicians
Politicians should, in theory, be 'interested' in every area of policy making. In practice, they will have their own special interests in areas where they may have no 'expertise' and may not necessarily sit on any 'committee'. The phrase 'interested politicians' is used within this sort of context to mean 'politicians interested in this area of policy making'.
Numerous google references to the full phrase "interested politicians"
(Try combinations such as "with interested politicians" and "for interested politicians" to sift out all the numerous references to "self-interested politicians")
Numerous google references to the full phrase "interested politicians"
(Try combinations such as "with interested politicians" and "for interested politicians" to sift out all the numerous references to "self-interested politicians")
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Nick Somers (X)
: Yep, that'll work here, although I'm sure you know that Fach-People in Germany and Austria like to think that their qualifications go somewhat beyond mere "interest". British understatement? Teutonic overkill?
27 mins
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| agree |
Ian M-H (X)
4 days
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks for all suggestions. In the end, decided this one was best."
22 mins
BrigitteHilgner
Austria
Austria
Native in German
Austria
b2b/economics/marketing/market research/
Native in: German 
Works in: German to English, French to German, English to German
Related KudoZ points
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25
specialist politician
The term is used (I have just checked google) although not very frequently. It explains what is meant by "Fachpolitiker" - but I can't help the feeling that there must be some other expression which sounds better ...
+1
7 mins
politicians on committees
i.e. politicans who have influence through the committees they sit on that deal with specific issues
Maybe there's a prettier way of saying it?
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Note added at 36 mins (2005-11-24 15:18:18 GMT)
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Are you sure this is not referring to "issue-based" politicians?
(relevant) political negotiators/decision-makers
Maybe there's a prettier way of saying it?
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Note added at 36 mins (2005-11-24 15:18:18 GMT)
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Are you sure this is not referring to "issue-based" politicians?
(relevant) political negotiators/decision-makers
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Olaf Reibedanz
: What about "committee members"? :-)
11 mins
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maybe, depending on the context
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+1
47 mins
Barbara Wiegel
Germany
Germany
Native in German
Specializes in field
Germany
Words don't come easy - let me help you!
Native in: German
Works in: English to German, Russian to German, German
Related KudoZ points
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4
politicians with a (special) area of expertise
Just my two cents worth:
"Objective: To directly address politicians with a special area of expertise in small groups with the opportunity to privately/individually discuss the subject of IT security and privacy."
"Objective: To directly address politicians with a special area of expertise in small groups with the opportunity to privately/individually discuss the subject of IT security and privacy."
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
stolley
: what about just expert politicians ? about 700000 google entries for that!
21 hrs
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I thought about 'expert politicians', too. But then again, IMO, it refers often to seniority instead of competency and/or interest, doesn't it?
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47 mins
politicians with the relevant expertise
Might work in your context.
Political experts are more likely IMO to be academics or journalists, rather than parliamentarians.
Political experts are more likely IMO to be academics or journalists, rather than parliamentarians.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Ian M-H (X)
4 days
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