Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
esthetisch blijvers zijn
English translation:
timeless aesthetic appeal
Added to glossary by
MoiraB
Oct 9, 2008 12:54
15 yrs ago
Dutch term
esthetisch blijvers zijn
Dutch to English
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Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.)
Intro to a brochure about a type of steel used in construction. Looking for inspiration for how to fit this phrase in here!
Architecturale hoogstandjes vragen hoogwaardige bouwmaterialen. Sterkte, weerstand en stabiliteit, een belangrijke combinatie voor elke architect die zoekt naar materialen die binnen en buiten ook esthetisch blijvers moeten zijn.
I'm thinking of 'withstand the test of time' but it doesn't necessarily refer to aesthetic appearance.
Architecturale hoogstandjes vragen hoogwaardige bouwmaterialen. Sterkte, weerstand en stabiliteit, een belangrijke combinatie voor elke architect die zoekt naar materialen die binnen en buiten ook esthetisch blijvers moeten zijn.
I'm thinking of 'withstand the test of time' but it doesn't necessarily refer to aesthetic appearance.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +4 | timeless appeal |
Johan Venter
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| 3 +1 | retain their attractive appearance |
Ken Cox
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| 3 | remain aestethic |
San Barto
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| 2 | have a lasting aesthetic presence |
Max Nuijens
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Proposed translations
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timeless appeal
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Comment: "I was convinced Ken's interpretation was correct, but at the last minute decided to check with the client. 'Timeless aesthetic appeal' was the option accepted. Thanks, everyone."
7 mins
remain aestethic
Just a quick suggestion....
'materials which remain aestethic (on the) inside and outside'
'materials which remain aestethic (on the) inside and outside'
9 mins
Max Nuijens
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in Dutch
Netherlands
Energy & Environment, MSc
Native in: Dutch (Variant: Netherlands) 
Works in: English to Dutch
have a lasting aesthetic presence
wanneer je het vrij letterlijk wilt houden
ageless aesthetics kan wellicht ook.
ageless aesthetics kan wellicht ook.
+1
2 hrs
retain their attractive appearance
From the context, I'd say that the author is more interested in the durability of the appearance than the 'timeless appeal' of the materials, which usually means that they are used in a way that is inobtrusive or at least not strongly linked to a particular era or design fad.
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