Glossary entry

Danish term or phrase:

tænkt ind

English translation:

allusions/allude/pay tribute to

Added to glossary by Pernille Chapman
May 27, 2009 11:09
14 yrs ago
Danish term

tænkt ind

Danish to English Other Other Pressemeddelelse fra modefirma
"De spændende inspirationskilder vidner om kunstnerisk indsigt, og japanske mønstre er tænkt ind i kollektionens stilistiske dekorationer, mens akvarelmaleriernes udflydende linier giver et drømmende look til enkelte designs."

I can't think beyond 'incorporated' or 'included in', but surely there is a better term? One which implies that the designers have used their own ideas inspired by these patterns rather than direct copies.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Discussion

David Young (X) May 27, 2009:
Why not use "inspired by"? I think you've provided the answer. Just change the word order, viz:
"... the collection's stylistic decorations are inspired by Japanese patterns ..."
or something like that.

Proposed translations

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allusions/allude

The term was originally used for literary references, but can today also mean references made in visual arts.

"Allusions to Japanese patterns are made in the collection's stylistic decorations"
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3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Great minds think alike :-) My deadline was yesterday, so I had to think of something - and decided on 'allude' as well. But Christine's suggestion is also very useful and will be included in the glossary. Thanks very much to all of you!"
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pay tribute to

The stylistic decorations pay their tribute to Japanese patterns...

There is an allusion to Japanese patterns in the stylistic decorations (not so strong, perhaps)

- or simply reflect them if you need something shorter and lighter.

Just some suggestions.
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