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Swedish term or phrase:
teknikgren
English translation:
advanced technical field
- The asker opted for community grading. The question was closed on 2018-01-22 07:54:08 based on peer agreement (or, if there were too few peer comments, asker preference.)
Jan 18, 2018 15:55
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teknikgren
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Hi, Can someone explain what teknikgren means in this specific context? "dem" refers to children. Would it be OK to translate as "teknik"? Utomhusaktiviteter är ingen teknikgren, men rätt val av klädsel gör dem roligare.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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| 4 +1 | advanced technical field |
Matt Bibby
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| 4 | technical specialty |
Deane Goltermann
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advanced technical field
They just mean it's not a science, not an advanced technical field or anything. Something like that. Also, I'm pretty sure 'dem' refers to the outdoor activities.
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Note added at 10 mins (2018-01-18 16:05:56 GMT)
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So my translation of the entire sentence would be something like: Outdoor activities are not exactly an advanced technical field, but having the right clothing does make them more fun.
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Note added at 10 mins (2018-01-18 16:05:56 GMT)
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So my translation of the entire sentence would be something like: Outdoor activities are not exactly an advanced technical field, but having the right clothing does make them more fun.
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Catherine Brix
: or skip the "technical" altogether. And agree, the "dem" refers to the activities, not the children.
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Comment: "Thanks very much both. Would have loved to give you both points! And yes, you're right - dem refers to activities - I just wanted to point out that activities referred to children activities :)"
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technical specialty
This is one way to interpret your sentence -- a more direct way.
'Outdoor activities don't involve any technical specialty(ies), but the right choice of clothing keeps them more fun (enjoyable).' (I'd say 'them/dem) refers to the outdoor activities.)
And alternative -- my first thought -- with your sentence is 'Outdoor activities aren't rocket science, but...'
'Outdoor activities don't involve any technical specialty(ies), but the right choice of clothing keeps them more fun (enjoyable).' (I'd say 'them/dem) refers to the outdoor activities.)
And alternative -- my first thought -- with your sentence is 'Outdoor activities aren't rocket science, but...'
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