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Spaßbremse

English translation: party pooper

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German term or phrase:Spaßbremse
English translation:party pooper
Entered by: Karin Walker (X)

09:55 Dec 14, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Food & Drink
German term or phrase: Spaßbremse
Is there a UK equivalent for "buzz killer?"

Produkt wird als „Spaßbremse“ wahrgenommen

It concerns a drink that should help prevent hangovers, and the concern is that consumers might incorrectly perceive it as something that "spoils the fun."
Lori Dendy-Molz
Germany
Local time: 01:36
party pooper
Explanation:
I am definitely sure that this would be the right choice if you're talking about a person who's a Spassbremse - but as for a product I am not sure. Maybe the others could confirm/refute.
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Karin Walker (X)
Germany
Local time: 01:36
Grading comment
Thanks!
2 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3party pooper
Karin Walker (X)
4killjoy
Laura Terrett


Discussion entries: 4





  

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4 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Spaßbremse
party pooper


Explanation:
I am definitely sure that this would be the right choice if you're talking about a person who's a Spassbremse - but as for a product I am not sure. Maybe the others could confirm/refute.

Karin Walker (X)
Germany
Local time: 01:36
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 2
Grading comment
Thanks!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  sylvie malich (X)
15 mins
agree  Claire Cox: I think this means more in the UK than buzz killer - but maybe that's just me!
3 hrs
agree  danilingua: genau, I used to be called that once at a new years party after an 11-hour flight to san francisco ;-)
3 hrs
  -> Wer, Daniela, Du 'ne Spassbremse? Kann doch gar nicht sein... ;-)
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20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Spaßbremse
killjoy


Explanation:
A different suggestion

Laura Terrett
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:36
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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