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at stille til

English translation: make (demands) on

19:40 Jan 8, 2015
Danish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Danish term or phrase: at stille til
From an article concerning the Danish educational system and Danish society: "I 1972 blev undervisningspligten endvidere udvidet fra syv til ni år for at imødekomme de øgede krav, samfundsudviklingen mentes at stille til de kommende samfundsborgere." I translated the first part of this as "In 1972, the term of compulsory education was also expanded from seven to nine years in order to accommodate the increased requirements..." I believe the last part indicates that the development of society was in the hands of the future adult members of society (i.e. current students), but the use of "stille" is confusing to me.
Timoshka
Local time: 14:22
English translation:make (demands) on
Explanation:
It links up with ´krav´
at stille krav til

for at imødekomme de øgede krav, samfundsudviklingen mentes at stille til de kommende samfundsborgere

... to meet the greater demands that developments in society were expected to make on future citizens.

:-)
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Christine Andersen
Denmark
Local time: 21:22
Grading comment
Many thanks once again!
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make (demands) on


Explanation:
It links up with ´krav´
at stille krav til

for at imødekomme de øgede krav, samfundsudviklingen mentes at stille til de kommende samfundsborgere

... to meet the greater demands that developments in society were expected to make on future citizens.

:-)

Christine Andersen
Denmark
Local time: 21:22
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Many thanks once again!

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agree  Cetra Hastings
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agree  Christopher Schröder
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agree  Michele Fauble
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agree  Timothy Cole
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