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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

in Szene setzen

English translation:

show off to its best advantage

Added to glossary by Richard George Elliott
Aug 17, 2002 07:53
22 yrs ago
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German term

in Szene setzen

German to English Other gardens
Wasser ist das wichtigste Element in jedem islamischen Garten, und hier setzen Brunnen, Fontänen und ein Becken mit einem großen Wasserspiel das kostbare Nass in Szene.

I am wondering about the best translation for in Szene setzen here. Sets the scene for the precious liquid? Shows off the precious liquid?

Thank you.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +1 show off to its best advantage
5 +1 shows off
4 +2 set the scene
4 +1 showcase (verb)
4 provide a stage
4 display the precious liquid (for all to see)
4 a place where... / in delightful display
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Jan 5, 2008 02:20: Cilian O'Tuama changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"

Proposed translations

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show off to its best advantage

and here [springs, fountains etc.] show off the precious liquid to its best advantage.

Peer comment(s):
agree gangels (X) : Would say "precious element"
3 hrs
Thank you. I like "element"
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "They were all very good answers thank you. It was very difficult to choose just one. "
+1
25 mins

shows off

shows off seems perfectly alright to me. Maybe also: draws attention to
Peer comment(s):
agree Monika Martens
2 hrs
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25 mins

provide a stage

could be an alternative.
Greetings,

Nikolaus
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+2
46 mins

set the scene

and here *** ....set the scene in glorious abundance.

I don't think you need to repeat anything watery again for Nass..you already have an abundance of water in the sentence.

and here....take centre stage in glorious abundance.

hth
Peer comment(s):
agree Daniel Bichis : Because of "grossen Wasserspiel" and of general theatrical tone of the phrase
15 hrs
Thanks
agree Steffen Walter
2 days 5 hrs
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4 hrs

display the precious liquid (for all to see)

The "for all to see" part is possible, but would be a somewhat loose translation. However, I think the word "display" would work well here.
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+1
5 hrs

showcase (verb)

to exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable aspect (Merriam-Webster)

Peer comment(s):
agree Henry Whittlesey Schroeder
1330 days
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1 day 28 mins

a place where... / in delightful display

Water is the most important element to be found in an Islamic garden. Springs, fountains and a basin create a place where copious amounts of precious water can be seen/enjoyed/beheld/ etc. in delightful display.

Another suggestion:
I would not suggest you use show off since it is an Islamic garden... Just a feeling I have :)
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