Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Danish term or phrase:
trakasserier
English translation:
struggles/pressures
Added to glossary by
Michele Fauble
Aug 18, 2006 23:33
17 yrs ago
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Danish term
trakasserier
Danish to English
Art/Literary
Poetry & Literature
The word "trakasserier" appears in the following sentence in a book review:
Vi får en fascinerende historie om forbrydelse og straf og samtidig vendes de feminine trakasserier og værdier, der er typiske for vestens demokratier, der tager kønnenes kamp alvorligt.
None of the regular translation of "trakasserier" would seem to work well in this context. I am considering "trials and tribulations", but I wonder if that captures the idea here. Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks!
Vi får en fascinerende historie om forbrydelse og straf og samtidig vendes de feminine trakasserier og værdier, der er typiske for vestens demokratier, der tager kønnenes kamp alvorligt.
None of the regular translation of "trakasserier" would seem to work well in this context. I am considering "trials and tribulations", but I wonder if that captures the idea here. Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | struggles/pressures/challenges |
Michele Fauble
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| 4 | bickering // arguments |
Suzanne Blangsted (X)
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| 5 -1 | Worries |
Mette Hansen
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| 4 | subjugation |
Charlesp
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| 4 -1 | persecutions |
Jens Kaestel
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Proposed translations
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Michele Fauble
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Native English
Native in: English 
Works in: Norwegian to English, Danish to English, Swedish to English
Related KudoZ points
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3
Selected
struggles/pressures/challenges
some ideas
3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "This (struggles) seems to work best in this context, although I appreciate and understand everyone's suggestions here. Thanks to you all!"
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bickering // arguments
trakasseri kan også betyde skænderi
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Erik Macki
: Cf. French "tracasserie" meaning "harassment" or "pettifoggery, quibbling," etc. "Bickering" if the context is down on women's rights, otherwise "arguments" if the context is positive (seems like it must be).
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Thank you Erik
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Charlesp
: I really dont think that is what is meant here.
46 days
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6 hrs
Mette Hansen
Denmark
Denmark
Native in Danish
Denmark
Native in: Danish
Works in: English to Danish, Danish to English, French to Danish, and 6 more.
Worries
In French the word "tracasserie" means worries, and the verb "se tracasser" means to worry, so I'm fairly sure that's the meaning here as well. All the worries the women have in the battle of the sexes.
Obviously there are many other words for "worries", so you might find a synonym that suits this text better.
Hope this helps.
Obviously there are many other words for "worries", so you might find a synonym that suits this text better.
Hope this helps.
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Charlesp
: we all worry, and that is a dictionary definition, but it isnt relevant here
46 days
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-1
1 day 22 hrs
Jens Kaestel
Australia
Australia
Native in Danish
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English
Australia
Accurate & well researched translations
Native in: Danish 
, English
Works in: English to Danish, Danish to English, German to Danish, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
persecutions
Endnu en mulighed; fra Gyldendals røde ordbog 8. udgave, 1977
Peer comment(s):
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Charlesp
: as a dictonary definition, it is -but in this context, it doesn't fit, even though it is true
44 days
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1 day 22 hrs
subjugation
'abuse and devaluation'
depending upon the context, and perspective of the author and her (his) political perspective
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Note added at 34 days (2006-09-22 06:37:14 GMT)
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though all of the other answers are correct to - it depends upon context and what one is trying to get accross..
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Note added at 46 days (2006-10-04 21:52:35 GMT)
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hey, it would be interesting to see the entire text!
depending upon the context, and perspective of the author and her (his) political perspective
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Note added at 34 days (2006-09-22 06:37:14 GMT)
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though all of the other answers are correct to - it depends upon context and what one is trying to get accross..
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Note added at 46 days (2006-10-04 21:52:35 GMT)
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hey, it would be interesting to see the entire text!
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