Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Apr 2, 2005 22:40
19 yrs ago
German term
aufgesetzt
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Diese Überlegungen sind also nicht aufgesetzt, sie stellen sich ganz natürlich.
I think that "aufgesetzt" here may mean "put on" or "insincere", but I'm not sure.
I think that "aufgesetzt" here may mean "put on" or "insincere", but I'm not sure.
Proposed translations
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| 4 +2 | forced |
Michael Schubert
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| 3 +1 | artificial |
Lancashireman
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| 4 | fabricated |
Christine Lam
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Proposed translations
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forced
Just occurred to me. You have many good options here; this is just to add another ingredient to the soup.
"Such considerations are not forced but entirely natural."
I also like your suggestion of "put on."
"Such considerations are not forced but entirely natural."
I also like your suggestion of "put on."
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artificial
opposite of 'natural' but no better than waht you already ahve
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Note added at 4 mins (2005-04-02 22:44:59 GMT)
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Sorry: what...have
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Note added at 4 mins (2005-04-02 22:44:59 GMT)
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Sorry: what...have
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Michael Schubert
: My first thought as well. "Such considerations are not artificial but inherent." // OED: Check under the short table leg <:-D
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Hmmm, maybe 'exherent' would fit the bill as well. Now where's my OED :-)
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5 mins
fabricated
another option - you are looking for a synonym of unnatural here
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