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kernig herb

English translation: hearty whole-grain flavo(u)r

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German term or phrase:kernig herb
English translation:hearty whole-grain flavo(u)r
Entered by: Rachel Taylor

11:13 Apr 17, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Food & Drink / cereal
German term or phrase: kernig herb
Muesli
Der Geheimtipp unter den Kennern. Kernig herb und königlich gut!
Rachel Taylor
hearty whole-grain flavo(u)r
Explanation:
...an oft-heard refrain in this context. I think it conveys that this isn't some sugar-loaded kids cereal.
Selected response from:

Lori Dendy-Molz
Germany
Local time: 15:11
Grading comment
many thanks
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2firm to the bite and not too sweet
Nicole Schnell
3Crisp tartness
SpreeSarah
3hearty whole-grain flavo(u)r
Lori Dendy-Molz
3 -1energically bitter
Alessandro Zocchi
2dry and crunchy
Stephen Sadie


Discussion entries: 1





  

Answers


5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): -1
Kernig herb
energically bitter


Explanation:
Hope it helps

Ale

Alessandro Zocchi
Italy
Local time: 15:11
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Stephen Sadie: sorry but this isn't english//please keep to the rules and do not be derogatory, the word "energically" does not exist in english in this sense
0 min
  -> Sorry!! I am not used to be offensive in any way, with that (unfortunate) solution I just wanted to provide for a strong opposition between two strong terms
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
Kernig herb
dry and crunchy


Explanation:
just for starters

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Note added at 8 mins (2007-04-17 11:21:26 GMT)
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or even tart and earthy

Stephen Sadie
Germany
Local time: 15:11
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 20
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37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Kernig herb
Crisp tartness


Explanation:
Term often used in describing tart fruits, foods and wines.

http://www.google.de/search?hl=de&rlz=1T4GGLJ_deDE176DE176&q...

SpreeSarah
United States
Local time: 09:11
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Kim Metzger
1 hr
neutral  ciliegina: not sure this works for muesli
1 hr
neutral  Kcda: Tartness versus tarty = 1. sharp to the taste; sour or acid (source Webster dict.) Hence tarty crisp might just do! However muesli are rather tastless unless a lot of sugar is used or chocolate flakes are contained within them etc.
10 hrs
disagree  Stephen Sadie: sorry, not for muesli
20 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Kernig herb
firm to the bite and not too sweet


Explanation:
followed by something with "delight".

A little bit more muesli-like.

Nicole Schnell
United States
Local time: 06:11
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 51

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  ciliegina: Not too sweet sounds more appetising for muesli - maybe combined with Stephen's crunchy!
3 mins
  -> Sounds good. Thanks, Ciliegina!
agree  Steffen Walter
49 mins
  -> Danke, Steffen!
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
hearty whole-grain flavo(u)r


Explanation:
...an oft-heard refrain in this context. I think it conveys that this isn't some sugar-loaded kids cereal.

Lori Dendy-Molz
Germany
Local time: 15:11
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 43
Grading comment
many thanks
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