Diskretion

English translation: discretion, confidentiality

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German term or phrase:Diskretion
English translation:discretion, confidentiality
Entered by: Trudy Peters

22:23 Jun 20, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Marketing / Market Research
German term or phrase: Diskretion
Hi everybody,
I'm having trouble translating this word in the context of

"Erfolg durch Individualitaet und Diskretion"

Can I just say "Success through individuality and discretion"? Or is there a better term to replace Diskretion?

Thanks in advance!
Marcus_UKDE
Local time: 11:36
discretion
Explanation:
Why not discretion?
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Trudy Peters
United States
Local time: 06:36
Grading comment
THanks everybody for their input. I'll go for discretion because it seems to be a safer bet. The slogan is for a company which works in consulting.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2Confidentiality
Dave 72
4 +1discretion
Trudy Peters


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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Confidentiality


Explanation:
Although it might not apply to this context- just an alternative

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Note added at 1 hr (2008-06-20 23:54:21 GMT)
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I agree with Trudy that "discretion" is fine too

Dave 72
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:36
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Gabo Pena
31 mins
  -> Thanks, Gabe

agree  Kristian Madar
13 hrs
  -> Thanks, Kristian
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
discretion


Explanation:
Why not discretion?

Trudy Peters
United States
Local time: 06:36
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 50
Grading comment
THanks everybody for their input. I'll go for discretion because it seems to be a safer bet. The slogan is for a company which works in consulting.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Richard Benham: The problem is the slogan as a whole rings false. It would help to know what the company does....
2 hrs
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