Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
nüchtern betrachten
English translation:
practical and realistic approach
German term
Translator since 2000
Native in: Romanian 
, Russian
Works in: English to Romanian, Romanian to English, German to Romanian, and 2 more.
nüchtern betrachten
Cannot find an appropriate English equivalent for 'nüchtern betrachten'. Any suggestions will be appreciated!
| 3 +5 | practical and realistic approach |
Ryan Saxon Montcalm
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| 4 +1 | examined pragmatically |
Ramey Rieger (X)
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| 3 +1 | to keep something in perspective |
Lucia Moon (X)
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| 4 | look at matter-of-factly |
Alexander Schleber (X)
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| 3 | consider dispassionately |
Armorel Young
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| 3 | approached objectively |
Raghunathan Rajagopalan
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| 3 | consider with realistic approach |
keya (X)
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| 3 | take a sober view |
Horst Huber (X)
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Aug 9, 2011 12:46: philgoddard changed "Field" from "Tech/Engineering" to "Other" , "Field (specific)" from "Computers (general)" to "General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters"
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Proposed translations
practical and realistic approach
I'm assuming the sentence deals with the selection of an operating system. Also, the issue may be not spending more than necessary (staying within budget).
"A practical and realistic approach is essential in selecting an operating system."
to keep something in perspective
look at matter-of-factly
I think matter-of-fact fits better in the context.
examined pragmatically
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Lirka
: I don't know why, but I like your style :):)//Hehe, indeed!
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Ours is not to reason why........Thanks, Lirka!
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consider dispassionately
Quality legal / financial translation
Native in: English
Works in: German to English
approached objectively
Each project is approached objectively to reflect the values and aspirations of the clients. The interior designing services are offered for hotels, houses, educational institutes, corporate offices etc. In designing, following elements are covered:
consider with realistic approach
Sachlich betrachten
Das Thema (z.B. Betriebssystem) muss man nüchtern betrachten.
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