Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Liebestöter
English translation:
passion killers
Added to glossary by
Dr. Fred Thomson
Oct 21, 2004 01:08
19 yrs ago
German term
Liebestöter
German to English
Art/Literary
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Wochentags trägt sie (die Oma) immer ein Kittelkleid, weil sie meistens in der Küche arbeitet. Darunter hat sie einen hellblauen **Liebestöter** an. Das habe ich mal gesehen, als sie sich umgezogen hat.
Possibly directoire knickers in UK, but I need the US version. I thought about 'passion killers', but that could be all sorts of things, such as foul odor, yellow teeth, etc.
TIA!!
Possibly directoire knickers in UK, but I need the US version. I thought about 'passion killers', but that could be all sorts of things, such as foul odor, yellow teeth, etc.
TIA!!
Proposed translations
(English)
4 +3 | passion killers is fine | Dr. Fred Thomson |
5 | bloomers | Edhild |
3 | birth control undies | Heike Reagan |
Proposed translations
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German term (edited):
Liebest�ter
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passion killers is fine
Your context takes care of the "many things
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Note added at 3 mins (2004-10-21 01:11:42 GMT)
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I other words, your context tells people that this is a piece of clothing that is somehow so unattractive and off-utting that passion goes out the window.
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Note added at 3 mins (2004-10-21 01:11:42 GMT)
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I other words, your context tells people that this is a piece of clothing that is somehow so unattractive and off-utting that passion goes out the window.
Peer comment(s):
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Wenjer Leuschel (X)
: Ja, warum nicht. Wenn das Verbum "anhaben" da ist, kann es nicht missverstanden werden.
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Thank you Wenjer
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Kim Metzger
: I agree. Even we Americans would get the point: "Passion killer is slang for clothing that discourages or inhibits sexual attraction."
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I love the slight, but important correction. Thanks, Kim.
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agree |
Ian M-H (X)
6 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you, Fred. You have convinced me!"
1 hr
German term (edited):
Liebest�ter
birth control undies
In the US military, the work glasses are commonly refered to as "birth control glasses", because they are...not pretty.
Maybe "Birth control undies" would work for you?
Maybe "Birth control undies" would work for you?
8 days
bloomers
saw this one very late - but bloomers are what old ladies wear...
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