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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

der Kulisse fürs ganzheitliche „Blaumachen“ das letzte i-Tüpfelchen aufsetzen

English translation:

are the icing on the cake of their holistic rest and recuperation programme

Added to glossary by Courtney Sliwinski
Jul 26, 2007 20:20
16 yrs ago
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German term

der Kulisse fürs ganzheitliche „Blaumachen“ das letzte i-Tüpfelchen aufsetzen

German to English Other Tourism & Travel Luxury hotel review
Selbstverständlich auch im Sambhala Spa, dessen individuellen Treatments, die von authentischen Ayurveda bis zu klassischen Mas-sagen und Beautyanwendungen reichen, *der Kulisse fürs ganzheitliche „Blaumachen“ das letzte i-Tüpfelchen aufsetzen*. An einem Ende der Insel befindet sich die Landschaft für body & soul, bei deren Aus-stattung und Behandlungen die Natur die Hauptrolle spielt.

I'm very confused by all the metaphors that are in this sentence. What is it exactly that the author is trying to say?? It can't simply be that this place is great!
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 are the icing on the cake of their rest and recuperation programme
3 +1 add the finishing touch to this ultimate get away from it all setting
3 +1 take holistic pampering to a whole new level
3 Setting the scene for ... Perfectly setting the scene for (wg. das letzte i-Tüpfelchen aufsetzen)
2 put icing on the cake in the scene for holistic "playing truant"
2 will make an ultimate setting for leasure and pleasure
2 giving the setting for a whole-body R&R experience that last drop of perfection

Discussion

Nicole Schnell Jul 26, 2007:
Since the source term is pretty colloquial, I would suggest "kissing the daily grind good-bye for a while".
Courtney Sliwinski (asker) Jul 26, 2007:
@ Nicole: Or to "play hookie". It is odd in this context.
Nicole Schnell Jul 26, 2007:
I am quite amazed by the use of "Blaumachen" in this context. It means to skip work and to call in sick, faking whatever illness. Interesting.

Proposed translations

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are the icing on the cake of their rest and recuperation programme

... is what it's trying to say.

"das letzte i-Tüpfelchen" is the cherry on the pie, and "Blaumachen" in the sense of, well, chilling out and taking it easy.
But there are deinitely other options - esp. for Blaumachen.

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Note added at 13 mins (2007-07-26 20:34:08 GMT)
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Bizarre - Stephen also suggests "icing on the cake"!

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Note added at 26 mins (2007-07-26 20:46:10 GMT)
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@ Courtney:
It's the overall message/picture that matters, i.e. getting potential visitors interested. I wouldn't attempt a literal translation here. If anything:
- ... this refuge of ...

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Note added at 28 mins (2007-07-26 20:48:42 GMT)
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@ Nicole/Courtney
"Blaumachen" is firmly within quotation marks, also im übertragenen Sinne, i.e. indulge yourself, kick off your shoes and get lazy etc.

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Note added at 1 hr (2007-07-26 22:18:30 GMT)
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- relaxing holistic retreat
I don't think that "holistic" is absolutely necessary, but I suspect that your German text may well have been based on "holistic retreat" - which explains why (e.g. to Nicole) it sounds strange.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-07-26 22:31:17 GMT)
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And I must say I'm disappointed to see other colleagues overlooking the specific questions posed by the Asker.
Note from asker:
Whyt ybout the "Kulisse" part? How can that be worked in?
You're right, of course. I think I am confused by the plethora of information in this sentence!
Peer comment(s):
agree Nicole Schnell : I do like the intensity of "recuperation". Such treatments can indeed replace a visit at the doctor's office.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "This was definitely a tough decision to make, buut in the end this suggestion seemed to best fit the context. Thanks again Francis!"
7 mins

put icing on the cake in the scene for holistic "playing truant"

along these lines..a bit tired
Note from asker:
I hear you! Hang in there!
Peer comment(s):
neutral Kcda : Looks like a draft version to what could have been the best answer! You used too many metaphors in a literal manner which makes it IMO a draft thought put on paper as is, without giving yourself the chance to refine it!
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+1
1 hr

add the finishing touch to this ultimate get away from it all setting

Wow, a German candidate for Pseud's Corner !

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Note added at 1 Stunde (2007-07-26 21:46:53 GMT)
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Or even Pseuds Corner!
Peer comment(s):
agree Diana Loos : I like it - how about "this ultimate get-away-from-it-all setting"?
17 hrs
Yes, of course. I usually leave the hyphens out if there are more than three!
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+1
1 hr

take holistic pampering to a whole new level

A bit free, but it might work ...
Peer comment(s):
agree Kcda : An excellent rendering, that by all means is excelling other answers by far.
2 hrs
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2 hrs

will make an ultimate setting for leasure and pleasure

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Peer comment(s):
neutral Francis Lee (X) : "make an ultimate setting"? And why "will"?
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2 hrs

giving the setting for a whole-body R&R experience that last drop of perfection

not too sure on the best choice for Kulisse here, but this might be another alternative....
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18 hrs

Setting the scene for ... Perfectly setting the scene for (wg. das letzte i-Tüpfelchen aufsetzen)

An attempt at a translation of just one part to answer the specific question posed by Asker and satisfy Francis at the same time (if that's possible ...):
Note from asker:
This is only part of the question posed. My concern was about the three metaphors and how to tie them all together. And let's not be too hard on Francis. He means well.
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