Aug 24, 2000 19:05
24 yrs ago
German term
vlynn
Arch! Du Lieber
Non-PRO
German to English
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Proposed translations
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| 0 | Arch du lieber |
oudghiri
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| 0 | Oh, my dear! |
Johanna Timm, PhD
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| 0 | Goodness gracious! |
Nancy Schmeing
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Proposed translations
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Arch du lieber
Oh my goodness, Augestine!
The story of Augestine is a hoot. After falling into a mass grave for "Die Pest" victims, he climbed out of the grave much to the amazement of the citizens of his town. That's why they said
Oh my goodness, Augestine!
Hope this helps.
Cindy
The story of Augestine is a hoot. After falling into a mass grave for "Die Pest" victims, he climbed out of the grave much to the amazement of the citizens of his town. That's why they said
Oh my goodness, Augestine!
Hope this helps.
Cindy
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Comment: "Thanks very much... My daughter got bonus points in band for deciphering this phrase!!"
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Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Canada
Native in German
Canada
Friendly, fast & certified!
Native in: German (Variants: Germany, Swiss, Platt / Nieder (Low German), Austrian) 
Works in: English to German, German to English, German
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Oh, my dear!
I assume this should be'Ach', not "Arch"? More context would make it easier to suggest different translations(if only, alas etc)
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Nancy Schmeing
Canada
Canada
Native in English
Canada
When saying it right matters. Reasonable
Native in: English
Works in: German to English
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Goodness gracious!
This is what is called a Mark Twain cuss-word. His wife objected to his language, so he came up with mild forms like darn. This is in lieu of stronger words. Of course, it is ach. People say it all the time, often in consternation or amusement.
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