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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

soll

English translation:

is formulated to

Added to glossary by Mariana Rohlig Sa
Jul 5, 2020 20:40
3 yrs ago
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German term

soll (here)

German to English Marketing Cosmetics, Beauty
"schützt die Feuchtigkeitsbarriere, soll beruhigend auf die Haut wirken"

In a product insert for a cream.
Proposed translations (English)
3 +8 is designed to
3 +3 can help
4 +1 has been reported to have
4 +1 May have
3 +2 is well known for its [skin] soothing properties
4 -1 Might have/Has nourishing and soothing/calming effect
4 -1 smoothes your skin
3 is said to have o
3 -1 must/has to
Votes to reclassify question as PRO/non-PRO:

Non-PRO (1): Harald Moelzer (medical-translator)

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Discussion

writeaway Jul 5, 2020:
Please post the entire sentence Seeing the whole sentence could help clarify things
Teangacha (X) Jul 5, 2020:
Using 'must/has to' would be a problem if your skin reacts. No one product suits every skin.

'claims to' on a product packaging would not have people buying it. I've never seen that on the actual packaging for a skin cream.

They normally say 'soothes', moisturises..., and then you have the joy of discovering that you're the person it does neither for!!!! : )
With this product, they make the claim, but do cover themselves:
https://www.physiogel.com/de/alle/calming-relief/creme.html
https://www.physiogel.com/sg/our-products/calming-relief/cr-...

Proposed translations

+8
6 hrs
Selected

is designed to

„sollen“, in this context, is not used in the sense of :

- drückt aus, dass der Sprecher sich für die Wahrheit dessen, was er als Nachricht, Information o. Ä. weitergibt, nicht verbürgt
Beispiele
• das Restaurant soll sehr gut sein
• sie soll Millionärin sein

but in the sense of:

- drückt einen Wunsch, eine Absicht, ein Vorhaben aus;

Beispiele
• du sollst dich hier wie zu Hause fühlen
• sollen (wollen) wir heute ein wenig früher gehen?
• das soll uns nicht stören (davon wollen wir uns nicht stören lassen)
https://www.duden.de/rechtschreibung/sollen

Example
"Comfort sensitive skin with our specially formulated products that are designed to calm and soothe itchy, dry skin and are gentle enough for everyday use."
Caring for sensitive skin
"Create a daily skin care regimen that incorporates sensitive skin products that are designed to nourish and calm your skin"
https://www.aveeno.ca/skin-hair-solutions/sensitive-skin

Peer comment(s):
agree writeaway : neat solution
6 hrs
Thank you!
agree Kim Metzger
9 hrs
Thanks, Kim.
neutral Chris Pr : I'd have thought that creams are 'formulated' rather than 'designed'...? // Which Lancashireman has duly 'borrowed' from you... :)
12 hrs
yes, "formulated" ( see my example sentence). The asker's question was how to translate "soll", here.
agree Lancashireman : Not too convinced by 'designed', but 'formulated' (which you have just directed another site user's attention to, and apologies for initially overlooking) works well.
13 hrs
It's all good!
agree Julian Pastor : Totally agree with Johannas assessment. The intention is the crucial factor! Should be changed to 'formulated' though ;) precise language and such...
15 hrs
Thanks, Julian!
agree Michele Fauble
15 hrs
Thank you, Michele.
agree Michael Martin, MA : Probably the most elegant solution!
15 hrs
We all try :-) Thanks, Michael.
agree TonyTK
16 hrs
Thanks, Tony!
agree Cilian O'Tuama : (or 'intended', maybe)
23 hrs
ja, auch gut!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Vielen Dank, Johanna!"
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11 mins

must/has to

It must have a soothing and calming effect on the skin
Objective: To assess and compare the skin calming effect of cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol (Eucerin(®) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26805418/
Das verlangt nach schneller Hilfe. Bei sensibler, rauer und spröder Haut gilt der Hafer als pflanzliches Hausmittel. Er soll beruhigend auf die Haut wirken und ihr die notwendige Feuchtigkeit spenden.
Das verlangt nach schneller Hilfe. Bei sensibler, rauer und spröder Haut gilt der Hafer als pflanzliches Hausmittel. Er soll beruhigend auf die Haut wirken und ihr die notwendige Feuchtigkeit spenden. Bisabolol und Phytosterole können diesen hautberuhigenden Effekt unterstützen. So wird die Haut zunehmend vor einer Austrocknung geschützt und durch die Förderung der Regeneration der natürlichen Barrierefunktion der Haut kann sie langfristig robuster gegenüber Umwelteinflüssen werden. Damit trägt die richtige Pflege auch zur Erhaltung der Hautbalance bei.
https://www.li-il.de/kosmetik/hautpflege/#:~:text=Die Haut i...
Peer comment(s):
disagree AllegroTrans : No manufacturer would dare to use such dogmatic language; they would soon end up in court
2 hrs
agree Chris Pr : An individual with no apparent competence in German turns up here to issue unwarranted decrees...! // Correct answer - but in a strictly scientific context, rather than the un-scientific one posted...
2 hrs
neutral philgoddard : I don't often disagree with you, but this just doesn't seem to fit the context.
3 hrs
disagree Cilian O'Tuama : Sorry Kim, but can't agree. I know you won't hold it against me. :-)
1 day 5 hrs
Nah, it's Miller Time.
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-1
30 mins

Might have/Has nourishing and soothing/calming effect

In some way it supports and helps to soothe the skin. They might not have any scientific claims for this to be proven, so it depends how strong of a statement they want to make.
Example sentence:

The cream has a nourishing and soothing/ calming effect on your skin.

Peer comment(s):
disagree Cilian O'Tuama : Not what the German says, IMO.
1 day 4 hrs
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+1
38 mins

has been reported to have

Compare with this:
"Panthenol has been reported to have soothing properties and to help maintain the skin’s natural barrier functions, helping to keep the skin hydrated."
Peer comment(s):
agree philgoddard : They're probably required by law to say this.
2 hrs
Or so it has been reported..
neutral Chris Pr : No mention at all of 'properties' in the source text...//OK, that makes sense...still too llong-winded though... ;)
3 hrs
I am using that sentence as an example of how 'reportedly' is used in similar contexts. The query itself isn't about 'properties' so I don't need to care about that particular detail at all.
agree Andreea Sepi, MCIL (X)
9 hrs
Thanks, Andreea!
disagree Cilian O'Tuama : Not really what you'd find on a package insert.
1 day 4 hrs
Looks like I have to get my game up a little now that everybody seems to have become a package insert specialist around here..!
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+1
1 hr

May have

May have a calming effect...
Peer comment(s):
agree Katrin Braams : In my experience this is the typical sales blurb when they don't want to make a promise
22 hrs
neutral Cilian O'Tuama : Too weak or wishy-washy, IMO, for ap ackage insert.
1 day 3 hrs
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-1
7 hrs

smoothes your skin

ok in a marketing context

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keep it simple and this is good marketing speak... the "soll" is implicit

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and anything with "should", "could" wouldn't work in marketing

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just be simple and direct

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"soll" is implicit and in a marketing context you have to be positive

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just say it

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will work in a marketing context

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albeit deceptive

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ob's wahr ist oder nicht

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Marketing ist verkaufen

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und ich bin mit diesem Konzept nicht unbedingt einverstanden, aber de es um eine entsprechende Übersetzung geht ok

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da
Peer comment(s):
disagree Cilian O'Tuama : Another disjointed answer - maybe collect your thoughts first before posting. Package/product inserts are not about positive marketing lingo, despite the 'marketing' category above .
22 hrs
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+3
51 mins

can help

I've looked at some creams lying around and most say 'soothes', but one sun cream has said 'can help reduce the risk of sun induced allergies'.

It wouldn't put you off buying it, but possibly because the print is so small, you wouldn't read it in the first place!!!! ; )

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'can help to soothe soothe the skin.'

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'can help to soothe the skin.' : )))))

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https://www.healthline.com/health/moisturizer-for-dry-skin


https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hydrocortisone-skin-cream/
Peer comment(s):
agree AllegroTrans : I have often seen this neutral expression designed to avoid aggro from the Adverising Satndards authorities. Ar fheabhas!
1 hr
Thank you! : )
agree Chris Pr : I actually think this is one of the better entries, Irene...//A solid reference might even garner more support...?
3 hrs
Thanks, Chris! I have taken your advice!!!
agree Cilian O'Tuama : At first this seems far from literal meaning, but could be close to the actual lingo used.
1 day 4 hrs
Thanks, Cilian!
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11 hrs

is said to have o

is said to have a calming effect on the skin or maybe helps to calm the skin
Peer comment(s):
agree AllegroTrans : Hi Conny! "helps to calm the skin" would work well
3 hrs
disagree Cilian O'Tuama : Sorry for disagree, but again is not sth. you'd find on a package insert, maybe on advertising material though. .
18 hrs
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+2
1 hr
German term (edited): soll beruhigend auf die Haut wirken

is well known for its [skin] soothing properties

is well known for being kind on the skin
Marketing copy should sound confident without being legally actionable.
Compare
https://www.google.com/search?q="soll beruhigend auf die Hau...
and
https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&as_q=&as_epq=well-know...
is claimed to be = but they are lying
has been reported to = but we are trying to verify
must have = government directive
should have = but sadly doesn’t

One more for the mix:
is reputed to be
Still sounds a bit shifty, however.



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Dr Timm may be onto something with 'designed to', although skin care products are not like cars and washing machines. They are formulated.

ZO Skin Health products have been specially formulated to ease the signs of aging... The ZO Skin Health by Dr Obagi product range has been formulated to offer solutions to a wide range of common skin concerns.
https://drselinasall.co.uk/medical_skin_care/

Basix has been formulated to treat seriously dry skin.
https://www.facebook.com/basix.skin.repair.cream.uk/posts/40...

The NEUTROGENA® Skin Detox range has been formulated to target 100% of toxins and daily pollution to help protect, purify and polish skin for a radiant ...
https://www.neutrogena.co.uk/face/range/skin-detox.list

The infusion of nourishing fatty acids, brightening vitamins, healing phytonutrients and balancing minerals has been formulated to target free-radicals and fight oxidative ageing, and heal and calm the skin
https://lyma.life/journal/5-of-the-best-skincare-products-fo...
Peer comment(s):
agree writeaway : yup, it is marketing after all and casting doubt is sort of counter-productive.
52 mins
Thanks, writeaway. The google skim (above) leads to 14 very similar product inserts.
neutral philgoddard : It's not marketing! They've already bought the product.// This is a leaflet containing details of how to use it, contraindications, and side effects.
1 hr
Have you ever read a Bosch instruction manual, Phil? "You have made a wise choice. This washing machine represents the pinnacle of German engineering etc"
neutral Chris Pr : Great answer, but not to the question posed...no mention of 'Eigenschaften', for example...and nor does 'soll' equate to 'well-known'...//Followed up by confessed plagiarism of another's entry...
3 hrs
agree TonyTK
21 hrs
neutral Cilian O'Tuama : Also not what one would typically find on a package insert, IMO.
1 day 4 hrs
Thanks. Asker went with 'formulated' (see above and glossary entry).
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