Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Großraubtier
English translation:
large predator
Added to glossary by
msherms
Nov 15, 2004 10:22
19 yrs ago
German term
Großraubtier
German to English
Science
Zoology
zoology / endangered species
I recently translated "Großraubtier" as a large predator. The foundation (environmental) sent me back a message saying that large carnivore was correct and large predator is incorrect. While I do agree that large carnivore is probably better, I was just wondering if large predator is actually incorrect in the zoological world.... : )
I would appreciate any input. Thanks
I would appreciate any input. Thanks
Proposed translations
(English)
5 +2 | large predator | Reuben Proctor |
2 | great carnivores | Jonathan MacKerron |
Proposed translations
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1 hr
German term (edited):
Gro�raubtier
Selected
large predator
The foundation may insist on "carnivore", but then they're insisting on sloppy translating. "Large carnivore" would be "großer Fleischfresser"
Peer comment(s):
agree |
John Speese
: Some things you have to go along with, I guess, but I too said large predator as soon as I saw the term!
21 mins
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agree |
Hilary Davies Shelby
32 mins
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Hi,
Thanks to all of you and especially to Reuben and Hilary for the information and support."
7 mins
German term (edited):
Gro�raubtier
great carnivores
gets its share of googles
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Note added at 7 mins (2004-11-15 10:29:52 GMT)
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but \"large carnivore\" does in fact get many more googles
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Note added at 8 mins (2004-11-15 10:30:54 GMT)
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perhaps \"predator\" implies humans, whereas carnivore seems more applicable to animals?
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Note added at 7 mins (2004-11-15 10:29:52 GMT)
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but \"large carnivore\" does in fact get many more googles
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Note added at 8 mins (2004-11-15 10:30:54 GMT)
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perhaps \"predator\" implies humans, whereas carnivore seems more applicable to animals?
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