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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

klassisch sportiv

English translation:

casual classics

Added to glossary by Kerstin Hammes (X)
Mar 22, 2007 13:01
17 yrs ago
German term

klassisch sportiv

German to English Marketing Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
"Wer es in Beruf und Freizeit klassisch-sportiv liebt, legt Wert auf Kleidung, die hochwertig, robust und zuverlässig ist."

"Unsere Marken stehen für hochwertige, klassisch-sportive Herrenmode – immer korrekt, aber auch herrlich bequem."

Thanks in advance.......
Proposed translations (English)
4 +1 casual classics
4 +3 Sporty classics
3 +2 classic sporty style
4 +1 traditional casual (men's clothing)
1 +2 the old-school sporty look
3 smart casual
Change log

Mar 23, 2007 08:44: Steffen Walter changed "Field" from "Other" to "Marketing"

Proposed translations

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2 hrs
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casual classics

Das deutsche "sportiv" würde ich nicht unbedingt als "sporty" übersetzen sondern eher als "casual". Sporty beschreibt Kleidung, die definitiv für Sport gedacht ist, wobei die Deutschen mit ihrem "sportiven" Stil eher so was wie Polohemden und Windjacken und andere Freizeitkleidung beschreiben. Daher "casual" im Sinne von "nicht fürs Büro" (siehe zum Beispiel "blue harbour" von M&S). Aber um ganz sicher zu sein, wären vielleicht einige Bilder von den Kleidungsstücken ganz nützlich.
Reference:

http://www.marksandspencer.com/IWCatSectionView.process?IWAction=Load&Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=634&Page_Count=1&RestartFlow=t

Peer comment(s):
agree Cetacea : Ich hatte auch an sowas wie "casual tailored" gedacht, aber vielleicht ist das zu "amerikanisch"... cf. http://www.conselle.com/whats_new/style_scale.html
1 hr
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "This one seemed to fit the text the best. Thanks very much."
+2
7 mins

the old-school sporty look

comes to mind without thinking pretty much at all...
Note from asker:
Thanks for your suggestion ....
Peer comment(s):
agree Kcda : Old-school look as replacement for the word klassisch deserves a higher confidence level than 1. But of course in the fashion industry god knows what people might come up with! I hope the terms are less than the variety of clothes created every year!
9 mins
Except for a question Francis (thanks, too) asked yesterday my suggestions have been pretty dismal lately, on top of that one should probably put a little more thought into an answer, thanks though
agree Francis Lee (X) : This is certainly along the right lines
11 mins
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+3
9 mins

Sporty classics

It seems to fit the parameters of the description, and it sounds eloquant.
Example sentence:

The new clothing collection was full of sporty classics.

Note from asker:
Thanks for your suggestions ....
Peer comment(s):
agree Ingeborg Gowans (X) : works for me:)
5 mins
agree Katrin Eichler : with Courtney
7 mins
neutral Francis Lee (X) : That's not the same thing. Sporty classics do not necessarily feature a "classic" style.
7 mins
agree Kcda : Excelling approach to the question as well as a good solution! I also agree that the term you provided can be used eloquently but slightly dependant on the type of stores and collections etc. ie. Debenhams/Harvey Nicholson/Harrods or just Camden market?
21 mins
neutral Kerstin Hammes (X) : Dieses "sporty" erinnert mich ein bisschen zu sehr an "sporty spice", die ja immer in Trainingshosen rumgelaufen ist.
2 hrs
neutral Hildegard Klein-Bodenheimer (X) : How about *sportive* classic instead of sporty?
3 hrs
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+2
1 hr

classic sporty style

or: classic sporty look

as in :

if you like the classic sporty look/style


or: classic sporty mens' fashion



http://www.steilmann.de/en/02_09_05_gigi.php
klassisch-sportiv/classic sporty business look


http://www.fashionz.co.nz/looks/fashion-style/
classic, sporty style
Note from asker:
Thanks for your suggestion ....
Peer comment(s):
agree Lancashireman : Yes, not clumsy at all if 'style' or 'look' are added // ...and 'sporty clothing' is not the same as 'sports clothing' as suggested elsewhere.
25 mins
thank you, Andrew!
agree Julia Lipeles
36 mins
thank you, Julia!
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8 hrs

smart casual

Plenty of google references, although more in conjunction with dress codes, e.g on an invitation it might state "smart casual dress".
Note from asker:
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+1
9 hrs

traditional casual (men's clothing)

It sounds to me like we're talking about fairly conservative styles of clothing: "...immer korrekt - aber herrlich bequem".

I agree with Kerstin that casual is a good translation for "sportiv" here but I think "klassisch" refers to traditional styles of clothing.

The German word "klassisch" is often translated as "traditional".

Besides, what the translator needs here is an adjective, not a noun construction.

Note from asker:
Thanks for your suggestion ....
Peer comment(s):
agree Kcda : Excelling as well! Especially on this sentence: The German word "klassisch" is often translated as "traditional". and this one: " Besides, what the translator needs here is an adjective, not a noun construction"
1 hr
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