Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
strong houses
English answer:
well-built houses of houses that are built well
Added to glossary by
Elizabeth Lyons
Apr 22, 2005 14:58
19 yrs ago
English term
India
Translating since 1998
Native in: Punjabi 
, Hindi
Works in: English to Punjabi, English to Hindi, Hindi to Punjabi, and 2 more.
strong houses
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English
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“The people here are very friendly and they’re good strong houses. I get on with the kids round about, even the rougher ones. I give them respect, and talk to them on their level, so they respect me.”
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| 5 +3 | Not sure what you want, here it is in EN-US |
Elizabeth Lyons
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| 4 +1 | the houses are well built |
jerrie
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+3
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Elizabeth Lyons
United States
United States
Native in English
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English
United States
Scientist / Linguist
Native in: English (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: French to English, Italian to English, Portuguese to English, and 2 more.
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Not sure what you want, here it is in EN-US
"The people here are very friendly and the houses in this area are well built. I get along well with the kids in the neighborhood, even the rougher ones. I show them respect, and relate to them on their terms, so they respect me back."
Were you looking for this in US or UK English? Are you sending the letter?
Were you looking for this in US or UK English? Are you sending the letter?
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Ali Beikian
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Thanks Ali! :)
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Can Altinbay
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Thanks Can! :)
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Alfa Trans (X)
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Marju, thank you!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks"
+1
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the houses are well built
sturdily constructed (don't think the 'strong houses' is linked to the people - although you could say they were 'sound' people, solid ...)
Peer comment(s):
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Can Altinbay
: It may be an actual quote from someone from an area where the language is colorful. :)
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