aufbauend

English translation: edifying

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German term or phrase:aufbauend
English translation:edifying
Entered by: Kim Metzger

16:26 Apr 11, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Cosmetics, Beauty / hair (Feng Shui)
German term or phrase: aufbauend
Das meiste Chi kommt ueber die Tuer herein. Deshalb sollte der Eingang aufbauend, einladend und firmentypisch sein. Chi folgt dem energetischen Fussabdruck eines Menschen und kommt so mit jedem Eintretenden zur Tuer herein.


Any suggestions appreciated.

Danke.
Ron Stelter
Local time: 07:04
salutary
Explanation:
Muret-Sanders - aufbauend (fig.) = constructive
Salutary = producing a beneficial effect
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 06:04
Grading comment
Thanks.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2edifying
Robert Schlarb
4 +1salutary
Kim Metzger
5welcoming, strengthening, and typical
Nancy Arrowsmith
4inspirational
Dr.G.MD (X)
4produce/create a positive impression
TRANSRAPID
2cheerful
Lydia Molea


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
salutary


Explanation:
Muret-Sanders - aufbauend (fig.) = constructive
Salutary = producing a beneficial effect

Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 06:04
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 40
Grading comment
Thanks.

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agree  Schwabamädle
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cheerful


Explanation:
but I think it may be too "happy"

Lydia Molea
Germany
Local time: 13:04
Native speaker of: German
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inspirational


Explanation:
my first thought.

Other possibilities include - constructive
- nutrient
-restorative

Dr.G.MD (X)
Local time: 13:04
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43 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
edifying


Explanation:
literally, here in an emotional or spiritual sense

Robert Schlarb
Local time: 13:04
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Melanie Nassar
1 hr

agree  Kim Metzger: Goes well with edifice.
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produce/create a positive impression


Explanation:
X

TRANSRAPID
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:04
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9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
welcoming, strengthening, and typical


Explanation:
you can also use edifying, but that sounds a little old-fashioned. The Chinese idea is that it raises your level of energy, and doesn't deplete you. I just finished translating a Chinese book with a lot of architectural details...

Nancy Arrowsmith
Local time: 06:04
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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