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Glossary entry

Deutsch term or phrase:

stimmungsvoll

Englisch translation:

attractive

Added to glossary by Courtney Sliwinski
Mar 31, 2008 12:12
16 yrs ago
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Deutsch term

stimmungsvoll

Deutsch > Englisch Marketing Tourismus und Reisen Hotel Description
Der Gast hat die Wahl zwischen fünf stimmungs-vollen Massage- und zwei Beautykabinen, zwischen den hocheffektiven Treatments mit exklusiven XXX. Produkten oder authentisch balinesischer Massage-kunst.

Okay, I know, this seems like a no brainer, but I really am having a tough time finding a good English equivalent that would fit into this sentence. I also have a word cap, so it has to be as short as possible. Atmospheric obviously doesn't work, and full of atmosphere sounds completely wrong. Are there any good suggestions out there that would fit in this sentence?
Proposed translations (Englisch)
3 attractive
3 +2 atmospheric
4 high spirited
4 impressive or atmospheric
4 uplifting
4 -1 ambient
3 inspiring
3 "in an atmosphere that stimulates your senses"
3 sublime, exquisite, sumptuous, stimulating, sensuous
Change log

Mar 31, 2008 12:57: Steffen Walter changed "Term asked" from "Stimmungsvoll" to "stimmungsvoll" , "Field" from "Sonstige" to "Marketing"

Mar 31, 2008 12:57: Steffen Walter changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"

Apr 2, 2008 11:31: Courtney Sliwinski changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/653028">Courtney Sliwinski's</a> old entry - "stimmungsvoll"" to ""attractive""

Discussion

Courtney Sliwinski (asker) Apr 2, 2008:
I believe David makes a good point. That is one of the reasons I decided to go with David M.'s answer. The German wording is strange, which makes the translation that much more difficult. Thanks for all the help!
David Seycek Apr 1, 2008:
Wanted to let you know that IMHO „stimmungsvolle Massagekabinen“ is a perfect example of a home-grown & failed authoring effort. Try to substitute „stimmungsvolle“ with any positive attribute that actually collocates with a room (attraktiv gestaltet, zum Wohlfühlen, angenehm, bezaubernd, ...) and then come up with a translation which, in any case, will serve its purpose better than the German.
Courtney Sliwinski (asker) Mar 31, 2008:
I think Beth hit the nail on the head. my native speaking ear just won't allow me to use atmospheric. I just keep think of weather conditions. I must say though, all the responses are great!
Sabine Winter Mar 31, 2008:
Just a note as I'm not overly familiar with the particular field. But from a possible target audience point of view, either "atmospheric" or something like "... rooms with mood stimulating settings" would work for me.
Beth Jones Mar 31, 2008:
(cont'd) it's encountered less often in its other sense: 2) creating a distinctive mood, typically of romance, mystery, or nostalgia : atmospheric lighting.
So the 1st thing one thinks of is the #1 usage...? But yes, otherwise, technically, it's OK
Beth Jones Mar 31, 2008:
I think the dilemma is that the most common usage of this word is in the meteorological sense, e.g. "atmospheric pressure": adj. 1) of or relating to the atmosphere of the earth or (occasionally) another planet: atmospheric conditions such as fog...
Colin Rowe Mar 31, 2008:
Your very description (mood, candles, music, etc.), points to what is surely understood by "atmospheric"...
David Moore (X) Mar 31, 2008:
I'd like to know exactly WHY "atmospheric" doesn't work here - it certainly does for three of your co-native speakers...
Courtney Sliwinski (asker) Mar 31, 2008:
Wonderful suggestions everyone! I guess my greatest problem is that these rooms are probably designed to create a "mood" (i.e. candles, soft music, dim lighting, incense...) is there no good word for this in English? Mood creating room? Mood setting room?!!!!!

Proposed translations

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attractive

One no-brain suggestion to set the ball rolling...
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks David!"
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ambient

You could use this or atmospheric. However, I personally feel that the word atmospheric sounds a bit too scientific to use in this context. I would go with ambient, as it is often used to describe a positive ambience.
Peer comment(s):
disagree David Moore (X) : Since no pro points are at stake, I feel safe in disagreeing. If "ambient" IS used in this context, IMO it's wrong, as "ambient" really means "to do with the environment"./ I can't honestly say I find "atmospheric" too scientific, either...
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high spirited

Let's try this one?
Peer comment(s):
neutral David Moore (X) : a high-spirited massage cabinet - are you really that sure???
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well, well ...
neutral Colin Rowe : Sounds fun!!
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atmospheric

I assume that there are candles, music and beautiful fragrances.

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Note added at 58 mins (2008-03-31 13:10:52 GMT)
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"Mammoth also offers several atmospheric mountain resorts where you can relax and enjoy shiatsu, deep tissue, hot stone, couples massage, vichy showers, facials, hand and foot treatments"
http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:g0qnF15fbNcJ:www.mountai...

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"Swedish Massage: An atmospheric backdrop of peaceful music sets the tone for this full-body therapy to soothe muscle tension, relax the body and encourage circulation. One-hour."
http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:EGAzyvCgorQJ:www.spainde...

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"The spa is decorated with rich, dark zebrawood, atmospheric lighting and expressive, modern fixtures,"
http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:l0bJpv2zlyYJ:www.toronto...
Note from asker:
Sorry Nicole, but I don't feel that this works here. It sounds too scientific, as Marius said. I stated that I didn't want to use this in my question
Peer comment(s):
agree David Moore (X) : As I said earlier...
1 Min.
Thanks, David!
agree Colin Rowe : I cannot see what is overly "scientific" about atmospheric. It seems like the blindingly obvious word to use in this context, as your examples ably demonstrate.
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Thank you, Colin!
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inspiring

just another possibility ... not necessarily better than atmospheric, uplifting etc
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2 Stunden

impressive or atmospheric




both meanings sound appropriate.
Reference:

http://leo.dict

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3 Stunden

"in an atmosphere that stimulates your senses"

Vielleicht exegetischer? "Stimmungs-voll" (ist doch hier wirklich mit Bindestrich betont, oder?) wird doch bedeuten, dass die Sinne /der Geist angesprochen werden.
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uplifting

Hi Courtney -- Believe me, I feel your pain. Anybody working on tourism translations comes across these impossible "no-brainers" all the time.
My suggestion: another word for stimmungsvoll is impressive = erhebend = uplifting

Would that work for you?
HTH,
Beth in Salzburg

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ON THE OTHER HAND!
lol
Just to liven up the proceedings even further, this comes to mind too (because -- to comment on my own answer -- "uplifting" has certain "spiritual/religious" connotations as well)
There's ALSO:
***invigorating***
Parsing the English language is always a never-ending story, huh?

Anyway -- Your client will of course know best what they offer & how. You might consult with 'em about it...?
Good luck
BJ
Reference:

http://dict.leo.org/ende?lp=ende&p=eL4jU.&search=impressive

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12 Stunden

sublime, exquisite, sumptuous, stimulating, sensuous

A few more possibilities (just to make the choice agonizing for you, Courtney)


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Note added at 1 day1 hr (2008-04-01 13:49:31 GMT)
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Another approach:
soothing and rejuvenating
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