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06:43 Jul 9, 2010 |
German to English translations [PRO] Marketing - Advertising / Public Relations | |||||||
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dining table Explanation: Since this meaning of "Tafel" doesn't in the English language one possibility would be: ...makes a table the (sohpisticated) dining table... |
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turns a (mere) table into a festive table Explanation: or: turns your table into a table fit for a feast Try googling images for "festive table". I think this is what is meant. From your complete text (not this short extract) you can decide the level of superlative that can be used. |
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transforms/turns the plain-jane table into a dining delight Explanation: Some more ideas (and I hope I'm not going overboard ): transforms/turns the plain-jane table into a table that makes dining a delight or transforms/turns the plain-jane table into the focal point of the room or transforms/turns the plain-jane table into a work of art |
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Lends your dining an air of sophistication Explanation: Another possibility -gets across more sophisticated idea of 'Tafel' as compared to 'Tisch'. |
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