Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
unaufgefordert und rechtzeitig
English translation:
in due time and without being requested to do so
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Diana Zehetner
Feb 1, 2011 00:50
13 yrs ago
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German term
10 years in international finance
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, Czech to English
unaufgefordert und rechtzeitig
German to English
Law/Patents
Law: Contract(s)
Der AN wird dem AG unaufgefordert und rechtzeitig schriftlich mitteilen, bis zu welchem Zeitpunkt notwendige Entscheidungen von dem AG zu treffen und benötigte Unterlagen dem AN zur Verfügung zu stellen sind.
I would use "Without prior request and in due time" but I was wondering if there was something better
Many thanks in advance
I would use "Without prior request and in due time" but I was wondering if there was something better
Many thanks in advance
Proposed translations
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Proposed translations
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5 hrs
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in due time and without being requested to do so
Another way of putting it...
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Louisa Berry
: I like this the most of answers given and also the answerer's own suggestion
9 hrs
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Thanks, Louisa!
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Albert Fischer (Dipl. Jur., LL.B., BDÜ)
1 day 4 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thank you"
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David Hollywood
Native in English
worked for int. orgs (IMF, OAS, IDB)
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
Related KudoZ points
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327
automatically and promptly
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Wendy Lewin
: although all answers express what is required, this is the neatest
7 hrs
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6 hrs
voluntarily and in/on time
I'll risk this
14 mins
timely and without prompting
("without prior request" is fine but does not sound felicitous.)
Alternative: "timely and without being requested in advance".
Alternative: "timely and without an advance request".
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Note added at 16 mins (2011-02-01 01:07:07 GMT)
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Welcome to Adobe GoLive 5
Timely preparation of bills, checks, and invoices without prompting. Personal initiative when appropriate; ask questions when necessary. ...
www.wemakestuff.com/Employment/officemanagertasks.html - Cached
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Note added at 17 mins (2011-02-01 01:08:19 GMT)
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DECLARATION ON COOPERATION AND SUPERVISION OF CROSS-BORDER ...
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View
for any adverse and significant changes to the Risk Score of Dual. Registrants in a timely manner without advance request by the SFC. ...
www.asic.gov.au/asic/pdflib.nsf/LookupByFileName/.../MoU_HK...
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Note added at 5 days (2011-02-06 20:28:16 GMT) Post-grading
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Unfortunately, "in due time" may sound good to a German-speaker but in English it is extremely ambiguous because one of its common meanings is "eventually in the future, at an undefined time which is nonetheless acceptable"!
Alternative: "timely and without being requested in advance".
Alternative: "timely and without an advance request".
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Note added at 16 mins (2011-02-01 01:07:07 GMT)
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Welcome to Adobe GoLive 5
Timely preparation of bills, checks, and invoices without prompting. Personal initiative when appropriate; ask questions when necessary. ...
www.wemakestuff.com/Employment/officemanagertasks.html - Cached
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Note added at 17 mins (2011-02-01 01:08:19 GMT)
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DECLARATION ON COOPERATION AND SUPERVISION OF CROSS-BORDER ...
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View
for any adverse and significant changes to the Risk Score of Dual. Registrants in a timely manner without advance request by the SFC. ...
www.asic.gov.au/asic/pdflib.nsf/LookupByFileName/.../MoU_HK...
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Note added at 5 days (2011-02-06 20:28:16 GMT) Post-grading
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Unfortunately, "in due time" may sound good to a German-speaker but in English it is extremely ambiguous because one of its common meanings is "eventually in the future, at an undefined time which is nonetheless acceptable"!
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