Eigentheorien

English translation: their personal theories / their own theories

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German term or phrase:Eigentheorien
English translation:their personal theories / their own theories
Entered by: William Howden

13:28 May 19, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
German term or phrase: Eigentheorien
I have been given just the synopsis of a scholarly article to translate, with the title Sinnkonstruktionen und Eigentheorien von Brautpaaren. Ein praktisch-theologischer Beitrag zur empirischen Rekonstruktion. My working translation is Meaning-making and the intrinsic theories of marital couples. A practical-theological contribution to the empirical research. Any suggestions?
William Howden
Local time: 11:59
their personal theories / their own theories
Explanation:
Without too much research, I have a feeling something less technical would make more sense here.
In the German text they also refer to 'Eigentheorien' as 'eigene Theorien' I think (googled it).
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Corina Holzherr
Grading comment
Only after reading your comment the second time did I realize you had found another article discussing the same research. Thanks for that tip!
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Summary of answers provided
3 +3self-defining theories
Zareh Darakjian Ph.D.
4personal philosophy
Ramey Rieger (X)
3their personal theories / their own theories
Corina Holzherr


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their personal theories / their own theories


Explanation:
Without too much research, I have a feeling something less technical would make more sense here.
In the German text they also refer to 'Eigentheorien' as 'eigene Theorien' I think (googled it).

Corina Holzherr
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Only after reading your comment the second time did I realize you had found another article discussing the same research. Thanks for that tip!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
personal philosophy


Explanation:
Married couples: Creating significance and their personal philosophies.

The creation of significance and personal philosophies of married couples.

Ramey Rieger (X)
Germany
Local time: 18:59
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 43
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
self-defining theories


Explanation:
Construction of meaning and self-defining theories for married couples

would be my attempt.

Self-defining is the essential meaning of "eigen".. here

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Note added at 2 hrs (2011-05-19 16:23:38 GMT)
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"of married couples"

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Note added at 1 day2 hrs (2011-05-20 15:31:10 GMT) Post-grading
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Of course, William... you are in a better position to decide what fits the context. I am glad you are able to use "construction of meaning"...

I am glad I was of help.

Zareh Darakjian Ph.D.
United States
Local time: 09:59
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ArmenianArmenian
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you again. I ultimately chose "personal theories" as suggested by another answer, that seemed to better fit the larger context of the synopsis. I did adopt "Construction of Meaning" as you suggested, which was far better than my first attempt. Thanks again!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Horst Huber (X): I would go further and say "self-definition", if necessary "theoretical" or "philosophical", depending on the rendering of "Sinnkonstruktion".
1 hr
  -> Thank you, Horst.. also for your suggestions!

agree  Ramey Rieger (X): yes, this is the better abstract suggestion!
13 hrs
  -> Thank you, Ramey!

agree  Thayenga
21 hrs
  -> Thank you, Thayenga.
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