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generalistisch

English translation: We cover all the bases

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German term or phrase:generalistisch
English translation:We cover all the bases
Entered by: LisaV20

22:20 Oct 24, 2022
German to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Human Resources
German term or phrase: generalistisch
From a powerpoint made by the HR dept:

Wir arbeiten ***generalistisch*** von A (Ausschreibung) bis Z (Zeugniserstellung), d.h. Konzeption, Koordination/Organisation, Qualitätssicherung, Rekrutierung, Betreuung und Nachwuchsmarketing gehören zu unseren Aufgaben.
LisaV20
United States
Local time: 07:16
We cover all the bases
Explanation:
Obviously the bit about A to Z doesn't work in English, so you'll have to rewrite it.
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philgoddard
United States
Grading comment
Thanks for your help!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +4We cover all the bases
philgoddard
3We offer an all-inclusive service
Lirka


  

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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
We cover all the bases


Explanation:
Obviously the bit about A to Z doesn't work in English, so you'll have to rewrite it.

philgoddard
United States
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 58
Grading comment
Thanks for your help!
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Asker: Thanks for your help!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Cilian O'Tuama: But drop the "the".
3 hrs
  -> Thanks. You can say either: http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/cover-all-the-bases
agree  Brent Sørensen: This works nicely, but isn’t it a baseball metaphor? Might be wise to double check the intended audience.
8 hrs
  -> Thanks. I think this phrase is well known on both sides of the Atlantic.
agree  Ramey Rieger (X): Yes, drop 'the'
8 hrs
agree  Cillie Swart: seems plausible
1 day 11 hrs
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
We offer an all-inclusive service


Explanation:
I wonder if you could use "all-inclusive" in contexts other than vacationing :=))

Lirka
Austria
Local time: 07:16
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 13
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