Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
"an" (auf Speisekarten)
English translation:
on
Added to glossary by
Nicole Trebbin
Sep 17, 2005 14:04
18 yrs ago
German term
Germany
Quality - Translations
Native in: German (Variant: Germany) 
Works in: English to German, German to English
"an" (auf Speisekarten)
German to English
Other
Cooking / Culinary
Auf deutschen Speisekarten von Restaurants gehobener Klasse findet man vielfach das Wörtchen "an" (z. Bsp. Entenleber an einer Salatharmonie) - übersetzt man dieses "an" eher mit "at" oder mit "on"? Ich habe schon beides gesehen, aber welches ist korrekt?
Proposed translations
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| 4 +3 | on |
Brie Vernier
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| 4 +1 | on |
Stephen Sadie
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Proposed translations
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4 mins
Brie Vernier
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
Bridging the language gap since 1995
Native in: English (Variants: UK, US, British)
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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16
German term (edited):
an
Selected
on
e.g. on a bed of lettuce ... at makes no sense here
Peer comment(s):
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Stephen Sadie
: ik, you were quicker gabrielle!// and my eye is next to my oh!
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ik! It happens sometimes ...
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franglish
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Thanks, Franglish
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Jeannie Graham
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Now I know! This got me all confused after having seen both versions. Thank you!"
+1
5 mins
Stephen Sadie
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
Practical business experience, reliable
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English to German
Related KudoZ points
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35
German term (edited):
an
on
at is definitely incorrect
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-09-17 14:11:56 GMT)
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I have even seen French used in these exclusive restaurants, e.g. apres (sorry no accent)
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Note added at 7 mins (2005-09-17 14:11:56 GMT)
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I have even seen French used in these exclusive restaurants, e.g. apres (sorry no accent)
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