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ANGLO-DUTCH TRANSLATION GUIDE
What the British say /// What the British mean /// What the
Dutch understand
I hear what you say. /// l disagree and do not want to discuss it
any further. /// He accepts my point of view.
With the greatest respect… /// I think you are wrong (or a fool).
/// He is listening to me.
That's not bad. /// That's good or very good. /// That's poor or
mediocre.
Quite good. /// A bit disappointing. /// Quite good.
Perhaps you would like to think about…or I would suggest… ///
This is an order. Do it or be prepared to justify yourself. ///
Think about the idea, but do what you like.
When appropriate locally… /// Do what you like /// Do it if you
can.
Oh, by the way… or Incidentally…. /// The primary purpose of
our discussion is ….. /// This is not very important.
I was a bit disappointed that… or It is a pity you… /// I am most
upset and cross. /// It doesn't really matter.
Very interesting /// don't agree or don't believe you /// They
are impressed.
Could we consider some other options. /// I don't like your idea.
/// They have not yet decided.
I'll bear it in mind. /// I will do nothing about it. /// They will
probably do it.
Please think about that some more. /// It's a bad idea: don't do
it. /// It's a good idea: keep developing it.
I'm sure it's my fault. /// It is your fault ! /// It was their fault.
That is an original point of view. /// You must be crazy. /// They
like my ideas!
You must come for dinner sometime. /// Not an invitation, just
being polite. /// I will get an invitation soon.
You'll get there eventually. /// You don't stand a chance in hell.
/// Keep on trying for they agree I'm heading in the right direction.
I almost agree. /// I don't agree at all. /// He's not far from
agreement.
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