Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
A und O
English translation:
is (the) key to success
Added to glossary by
Nadja Leonard
May 7, 2004 22:36
20 yrs ago
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German term
United States
15+ years in design industry management
Native in: English 
, German
Works in: German to English, French to English, Italian to English
A und O
German to English
Marketing
Advertising / Public Relations
"Der erste Moment" entscheidet bei vielen Dingen des Lebens über deren Verlauf, so auch im Verkauf!
Dieser 1. Moment ist das "A und O", um erfolgreich zu sein.
Thank you!
Nadja
Dieser 1. Moment ist das "A und O", um erfolgreich zu sein.
Thank you!
Nadja
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +7 | is (the) key to success |
Aniello Scognamiglio (X)
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| 5 +7 | be all and end all |
David Hollywood
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| 4 +5 | the Alpha and Omega/the beginning and the end/the essence |
Kim Metzger
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| 4 +1 | Under |
Gareth McMillan
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| 2 | you got it all, from A to Z |
Gabo Pena
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Proposed translations
+7
19 mins
Selected
is (the) key to success
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Note added at 10 hrs 26 mins (2004-05-08 09:02:52 GMT)
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We are talking about sales, aren\'t we?
\"Key to success\" is sales lingo and very common.
Just for curiosity (I am not an English native speaker):
why have literal translations been preferred so far?
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Note added at 10 hrs 26 mins (2004-05-08 09:02:52 GMT)
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We are talking about sales, aren\'t we?
\"Key to success\" is sales lingo and very common.
Just for curiosity (I am not an English native speaker):
why have literal translations been preferred so far?
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "This answer works best in the context of the translation (sales tactics for selling perfume).
This was not in the glossary (I checked before posting the question).
Thanks to everyone who helped me.
Nadja
"
+5
5 mins
Kim Metzger
Mexico
Mexico
Native in English
Mexico
Committed to Quality and Service
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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90
the Alpha and Omega/the beginning and the end/the essence
Muret-Sanders
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Robert Kleemaier
: I rest my case;-)
1 min
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| agree |
Schwabamädle
21 mins
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| agree |
Will Matter
: the above is ok, but i was going to add this, it comes from the original expression "Alpha and Omega", the first & last, the beginning & ending usw.
4 hrs
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| agree |
lindaellen (X)
8 hrs
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| agree |
Orla Ryan
1 day 16 hrs
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+7
4 mins
David Hollywood
Native in English
worked for int. orgs (IMF, OAS, IDB)
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
Related KudoZ points
:
24
be all and end all
this is what we say
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The first instant is the be all and end all of success/ being successful.
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Note added at 11 mins (2004-05-07 22:47:44 GMT)
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As we\'re dealing with \"sales\", I feel this sounds fairly \"snappy\".
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Note added at 6 mins (2004-05-07 22:42:36 GMT)
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The first instant is the be all and end all of success/ being successful.
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Note added at 11 mins (2004-05-07 22:47:44 GMT)
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As we\'re dealing with \"sales\", I feel this sounds fairly \"snappy\".
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Robert Kleemaier
: Based on the Bible, it refers literally to the beginning and the end (and everything else in between). David's solution is very suitable, though there might be another one or two lying around. Cheers, Rob
2 mins
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Thanks Rob :)
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| agree |
Wenjer Leuschel (X)
: All and end all, nice way to say "everything."
27 mins
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| agree |
Thomas Bollmann
35 mins
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| agree |
Will Matter
: also acceptable.
4 hrs
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| agree |
Andrea Kopf
11 hrs
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| agree |
Melanie Nassar
12 hrs
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| agree |
gangels (X)
18 hrs
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13 mins
Gabo Pena
Native in English
'meaning, intent, demeanor'
Native in: English (Variants: Canadian, US) , Spanish (Variants: Cuban, Canarian, Latin American, Puerto Rican, Costa Rican, Salvadoran, Argentine, Venezuelan, Dominican, Mexican, US)
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English, English to French, and 4 more.
you got it all, from A to Z
I mean it!
8^7
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A1-
the ultimate!-
The Cat\'s meoww!-
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it!
8^7
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A1-
the ultimate!-
The Cat\'s meoww!-
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it!
+1
19 hrs
Gareth McMillan
Native in English
Works in field
Least is most, so keep it simple!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English
Related KudoZ points
:
10
Under
Your success will stand or fall in this first moment.
This first moment will make or break you.
or maybe better:
This first moment is make or break.
Just a couple more- I think a literal for A und O is just too hackneyed. IMHO wie immer!
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Here\'s another- if a bit more risqué:
This first moment is shit or bust.
Heh, heh (this is fun).
This first moment will make or break you.
or maybe better:
This first moment is make or break.
Just a couple more- I think a literal for A und O is just too hackneyed. IMHO wie immer!
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Note added at 19 hrs 48 mins (2004-05-08 18:24:33 GMT)
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Here\'s another- if a bit more risqué:
This first moment is shit or bust.
Heh, heh (this is fun).
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