kickstart

17:27 Jan 26, 2005
Danish to English translations [Non-PRO]
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Danish term or phrase: kickstart
Kvaliteten fortjener en kickstart.

Jeg ved, at denne er et engelske ord, men bliver det tit brugt paa dansk? Hvad betyder denne praecis?

Mange tak
marcel


Summary of answers provided
3 +1kick-start
Suzanne Blangsted (X)
4kickstarter
lone (X)
4a good send-off
Christine Andersen


  

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kick-start


Explanation:
betyder start ved et spark (i bagdelen)

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Note added at 4 mins (2005-01-26 17:31:49 GMT)
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hurtig hjælp til at starte

Suzanne Blangsted (X)
Local time: 21:44
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Christine Andersen: Jeg troede, det var en motorcykel, der havde en startpedal, men betydningen er det samme
23 mins
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kickstarter


Explanation:
Yes, "Kickstarter' is often used in Danish.
It means "off to a start" from the word kick starter = startpedal (in a car)


    Kj�rluff Nielsen
lone (X)
Canada
Local time: 00:44
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Native speaker of: Danish
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a good send-off


Explanation:
Kickstart is used a lot in Danish, but if you want a different expression, it means something like launching in style, or a push in the right direction.

It implies that an effort is needed to get things going, but then they will probably gather speed and run on their own steam. (should you need any more images!)

Christine Andersen
Denmark
Local time: 06:44
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
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