Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Aug 5, 2007 08:23
17 yrs ago
German term
Shinys
German to English
Art/Literary
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
From a fashion magazine:
"Der Experimentierfreudigkeit mit Stoffen scheinen keine Grenzen gesetzt zu sein. An erster Stelle stehen hochwertige glänzende Optiken wie ***Shinys***, die durch Garnveredelungen und spezielle Beschichtungen entstehen. ... Als Alternative zu stumpfen und offenen Strukturen bieten die ***Shinys*** kleine Highlights."
I couldn't find much evidence of "shiny" being used as a noun in English, so am considering using it as an adjective in my translation (e.g. shiny fabrics, shiny materials), but was wondering if there's another way of translating it/a more common term.
"Der Experimentierfreudigkeit mit Stoffen scheinen keine Grenzen gesetzt zu sein. An erster Stelle stehen hochwertige glänzende Optiken wie ***Shinys***, die durch Garnveredelungen und spezielle Beschichtungen entstehen. ... Als Alternative zu stumpfen und offenen Strukturen bieten die ***Shinys*** kleine Highlights."
I couldn't find much evidence of "shiny" being used as a noun in English, so am considering using it as an adjective in my translation (e.g. shiny fabrics, shiny materials), but was wondering if there's another way of translating it/a more common term.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | high-shine fabrics |
Hilary Davies Shelby
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| 2 +2 | shinys / shinies |
Z.E. Ball
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| 1 +2 | shinies |
Stuart Dykes
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| 3 | shine fabric |
Susan Zimmer
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| 1 +1 | shot fabrics |
David Moore (X)
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Proposed translations
+2
5 hrs
Hilary Davies Shelby
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
German and "Geek" to English!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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20
Selected
high-shine fabrics
The latest swimwear collections will feature subtle ribbing, raised dots, wrinkled feel, matte and high-shine fabrics. by staff writer Dannie Chiu, ...
www.tdctrade.com/imn/imn176/america1.htm
Fake fur (especially pony) is all over town, with snake-printed jeans and high-shine fabrics from silver leather through slithering satin dresses. ...
www.iht.com/articles/1995/04/04/ffash.php
The flowers at Jose Levy came pinned to shoulder (and more unlikely places) on skinny-cut separates that managed, in their high-shine fabrics and sexy cuts, ...
www.iht.com/articles/2000/07/11/ffile.2.t.php - 27k
Halter neck dresses with an A-line skirt are great for special events but go easy on high-shine fabrics, which bounces light off curves. Must Buys: ...
www.cairodining.com/ShowPage.aspx?PageID=172
Things to avoid: chiffon and other filmy fabrics, heavy/dense sequin and bead work, ... heavy use of satin or "high shine" fabrics, gauntlets or epaulettes, ...
www.priestessdancers.com/pdws/What_is.html
Quilted, patent, and high-shine fabrics are set to be huge fall hits. Why not express your fashion know-how now? Add gloss with a daring dash of polished ...
www.net-a-porter.com/Content/2706/NewsFlash
Oden Wilson’s collection of high-tech chic-sportswear in high-shine fabrics, pink PVC and brocades, with rucksacks built into the back of garments and a nod ...
www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?xml=/fashion/2007/05...
The 1970s' disco look popularized electric colors, high-shine fabrics, and men's white polyester suits. Music has also inspired fashion. ...
library.msstate.edu/content/templates/?a=224&z=61
Narrow tailoring in high-shine fabrics and fine weave wools, simple white shirts and silver ties -- yes, this is safe by Gucci standards, Ford is the man ...
www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19980117/0175108...
www.tdctrade.com/imn/imn176/america1.htm
Fake fur (especially pony) is all over town, with snake-printed jeans and high-shine fabrics from silver leather through slithering satin dresses. ...
www.iht.com/articles/1995/04/04/ffash.php
The flowers at Jose Levy came pinned to shoulder (and more unlikely places) on skinny-cut separates that managed, in their high-shine fabrics and sexy cuts, ...
www.iht.com/articles/2000/07/11/ffile.2.t.php - 27k
Halter neck dresses with an A-line skirt are great for special events but go easy on high-shine fabrics, which bounces light off curves. Must Buys: ...
www.cairodining.com/ShowPage.aspx?PageID=172
Things to avoid: chiffon and other filmy fabrics, heavy/dense sequin and bead work, ... heavy use of satin or "high shine" fabrics, gauntlets or epaulettes, ...
www.priestessdancers.com/pdws/What_is.html
Quilted, patent, and high-shine fabrics are set to be huge fall hits. Why not express your fashion know-how now? Add gloss with a daring dash of polished ...
www.net-a-porter.com/Content/2706/NewsFlash
Oden Wilson’s collection of high-tech chic-sportswear in high-shine fabrics, pink PVC and brocades, with rucksacks built into the back of garments and a nod ...
www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?xml=/fashion/2007/05...
The 1970s' disco look popularized electric colors, high-shine fabrics, and men's white polyester suits. Music has also inspired fashion. ...
library.msstate.edu/content/templates/?a=224&z=61
Narrow tailoring in high-shine fabrics and fine weave wools, simple white shirts and silver ties -- yes, this is safe by Gucci standards, Ford is the man ...
www.indianexpress.com/res/web/pIe/ie/daily/19980117/0175108...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you! I liked some of the other answers too, but have gone for this translation as it seems to be in very common use."
+1
42 mins
shot fabrics
This is a total guess, because I cannot imagine exactly what the German expression means. It just might be this; "shot" fabrics are usually shiny, and able to show more than one colour, but it is the only compound noun I can think of offhand which might fit your text.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Richard Benham
: Shot fabrics are shiny, but not all shiny fabrics are shot (although some of their manufacturers should be).
9 hrs
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+2
1 hr
shinies
Not sure if they are referring to a particular technique to create the effect, but if you can't find out then perhaps you could get away with shinies as a general term.
Example sentence:
If Dorothy, from the Wizard of Oz, was an urban hipster, she'd be tapping the heels of these shinies instead of those heinous rhinestone pumps. These are a reinterpreted version of the original 70's Gerd Mueller football shoe.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Z.E. Ball
: "SNAP!" ;-))))
3 mins
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| agree |
Trudy Peters
: Why not? Keep it simple...
4 hrs
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+2
1 hr
shinys / shinies
I found both these terms (shinys more in relation to things put on fabrics or adorning them)
Perhaps your safest bet is to go with shiny fabric / material /fibers
Good Luck!
boards.hgtv.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5894011632/m/8171060223/inc/-1
"My CQ fabrics are in tubs, wools, velvets, brocades, ultra suedes,ect in one and shinies,voiles, satins and silks in another."
www.craftcatalog.com/Fashion-Fabric-Paints
www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=134703.170
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-08-05 09:27:07 GMT)
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http://www.craftcatalog.com/Shinys-C13374.aspx?UserID=145895...
Perhaps your safest bet is to go with shiny fabric / material /fibers
Good Luck!
boards.hgtv.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5894011632/m/8171060223/inc/-1
"My CQ fabrics are in tubs, wools, velvets, brocades, ultra suedes,ect in one and shinies,voiles, satins and silks in another."
www.craftcatalog.com/Fashion-Fabric-Paints
www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=134703.170
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-08-05 09:27:07 GMT)
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http://www.craftcatalog.com/Shinys-C13374.aspx?UserID=145895...
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Stuart Dykes
: 2 Doofe, 1 Gedanke ;)
2 mins
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Thanks....don't worry, when you're right you're right. ;-))
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| agree |
Trudy Peters
4 hrs
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Thanks for the support Trudy.
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Richard Benham
: "Shinys" is an abomination.//Sorry, I meant it's an abomination in English. In German, the Rechtschreibereform has sanctified those "-ys" plurals.
8 hrs
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Thanks for the comment....but perhaps you'd like to find an answer for the "abomination" yourself....translators can't be choosers on the source....only the translation. :-) //Not to worry RB..no offence taken.."Shiny happy people..." ;-))
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2 hrs
Susan Zimmer
United States
United States
Native in English
Specializes in field
United States
Business management & linguistic quality
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English to German, English
Related KudoZ points
:
32
shine fabric
I found "shiny" as a kind of Pokemon :)) don't think it works here.
But I'm familiar with: shine fabric (1800000 + google hits) as well as with sheen fabric (845000 google hits). My textile dictionary gives a definition for a shiny thread.
But I'm familiar with: shine fabric (1800000 + google hits) as well as with sheen fabric (845000 google hits). My textile dictionary gives a definition for a shiny thread.
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