Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Russian term or phrase:
сегмент социальных сортов хлеба
English translation:
low-cost varieties of bread [for underprivileged populations]
Added to glossary by
Yuri Larin
Dec 20, 2013 16:18
10 yrs ago
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сегмент социальных сортов хлеба
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Proposed translations
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| 3 +7 | low-cost varieties of bread [for underprivileged populations] |
Yuri Larin
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| 2 +1 | cheap bread segment |
Nick Filatov (Mikalai Filatau)
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| 3 -1 | a segment of social sorts of bread |
Shrek85
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Change log
Dec 27, 2013 15:49: Yuri Larin Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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low-cost varieties of bread [for underprivileged populations]
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Note added at 30 mins (2013-12-20 16:49:11 GMT)
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Or "for socially disadvantaged groups"
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Note added at 30 mins (2013-12-20 16:49:11 GMT)
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Or "for socially disadvantaged groups"
Peer comment(s):
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Natalia Volkova
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Thanks, Natalia!
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The Misha
: Very nicely put, nothing to add.
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Thanks, Misha! It's nice to hear it from one who doesn't dish out praise lightly )))
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Rachel Douglas
: And "segment" or "market niche" or whatever, would depend on what the rest of the context looks like.
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Thanks, Rachel! I totally agree with your point.
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svetlana cosquéric
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Thanks, Svetlana!
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MariyaN (X)
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Thanks, Mariya!
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Tatiana Lammers
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Thanks, Tatiana!
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cyhul
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Thanks, Cyhul!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
+1
33 mins
Nick Filatov (Mikalai Filatau)
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a segment of social sorts of bread
As the term "social bread" was invented and brought in by the Ukranian government I think it should remain as it is without literal translation.
Peer comment(s):
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The Misha
: This is absolutely incomprehensible for an English speaker unfamiliar with the subject matter. We are translating meanings here, not words, right?
22 mins
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Thanks, Misha. I'll take into consideration what you've said)
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Rachel Douglas
: I agree with Misha that this is absolutely crazy in English, but it also sounds very funny, so thanks for the laugh!
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