Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
representatief
English translation:
formal
Added to glossary by
Lianne van de Ven
Jan 30, 2009 03:06
15 yrs ago
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Dutch term
United Kingdom
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Native in: English 
Works in: Dutch to English, French to English, German to English
representatief
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Dutch to English
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Business/Commerce (general)
"Representatieve ontvangsten van en voor de gemeente kunnen ook hier plaatsvinden"
This portion of the text relates to a town hall. Firstly, it describes the various rooms, before going on to say that it is also possible to hold "representatieve ontvangsten" in the building.
This portion of the text relates to a town hall. Firstly, it describes the various rooms, before going on to say that it is also possible to hold "representatieve ontvangsten" in the building.
Proposed translations
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| 3 +6 | formal |
Lianne van de Ven
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| 2 +3 | official |
Suzan Hamer
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| 4 | Representatives |
Devos
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| 3 | see text |
L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
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| 3 | civic receptions |
Paula Truyens
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Change log
Feb 4, 2009 01:40: Lianne van de Ven Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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Lianne van de Ven
United States
United States
Native in Dutch
Specializes in field
United States
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Native in: Dutch 
Works in: English to Dutch, Dutch to English
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formal
It really means "formal meetings" - representative receptions or formal work meetings. Most commonly used in context "reprensetatieve ontvangsten aan huis: "formal meetings at one's residence. Formal seems to be the best word to translate representatief.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many thanks for your input Lianne. This did seem the most likely solution!"
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L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
South Africa
South Africa
Native in Dutch
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English
Specializes in field
South Africa
Willing & Ready to be of service to YOU!
Native in: English , Dutch
Works in: Dutch to English, Afrikaans to English, French to English, and 3 more.
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see text
I think that they mean to say that the town hall is available provided it conforms to a type of reception that one encounters daily. To this end I suggest you could use words such as mainstream - run of the mill - typical - characteristic - impersonate
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Representatives
my understanding of the sentence is that they can receive representatives of and/or for the city in that room
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Suzan Hamer
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in English
Specializes in field
Netherlands
Fussy editing for fussy people.
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: English, Dutch to English
Related KudoZ points
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3
official
Extrapolating from the idea of "formal" and from the idea that these meetings are "van en voor de gemeente," I would think these would be meetings or receptions authorized or sponsored by the gemeente.
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jarry (X)
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Kate Hudson (X)
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Mirjam Bonne-Nollen
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Dutch term (edited):
representatieve ontvangsten
civic receptions
I found this term mainly on (UK) council sites. It seems to be a kind of reception that the council hosts for various types of civic groups or events. Usually in connection with budgets that they have for these receptions.
Example sentence:
"Civic Receptions can be held in Council owned premises, including the Roman Baths, Pump Rooms, Assembly Rooms or the Victoria Art Gallery"
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