Sep 6, 2022 09:04
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Russian term
United Kingdom
Professional translator since 1991
Native in: English 
Works in: Russian to English
стригущий ушами
Russian to English
Art/Literary
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Сын подал голос вслед отцу, едущему ровной, мелкой рысью на стригущем ушами кауром скакуне.
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Он чуть натянул поводья стригущего под ним ушами карего скакуна...
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Он чуть натянул поводья стригущего под ним ушами карего скакуна...
Proposed translations
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| 4 | 'Twitching' or 'Pricked up' or 'Pinned back' ears |
Simon Geoghegan
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| 3 +2 | flickering its ears |
Denis Fesik
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| 3 +1 | horse’s ears flickering |
Elena Doroshenko
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| 3 +1 | moving its ears |
Michael Sarni
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References
| Horse's ear positions/movements |
Dylan Edwards
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Proposed translations
1 hr
Simon Geoghegan
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
25 yrs exp., ITI Certified, Trados, DVX3
Native in: English
Works in: Russian to English
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8
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'Twitching' or 'Pricked up' or 'Pinned back' ears
Mix and match according to context. The phrase essentially describes a horse's ears reactions when it has spotted or is disquieted by something.
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You could also have 'Cocked'. He (I'm assuming it's a stallion) 'cocked his ears'...
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Hi Mikhail. I didn't have sufficient room to answer your query properly. So, I do so here.
I would say 'pricked up' usually (but not always) suggests that the horse is alert to something. 'Pinned back' when it is 'listening out intently' to something. 'Twitching' is much more versatile and could be used in a number of situations. I would personally favour 'twitching' over 'flickering'. For example, a horse's ears can 'twitch' back and forth (or just forward or back).
The problem with 'flickering' is that it usually refers to 'light' and 'images' and is not usually used in the active voice. As far as I am aware, you cannot 'flicker' something. The author of the sources that you have found, which use 'flicker' in the active may have actually meant 'flicked' - His ears 'flicked' back and forth. However, 'flicked' is usually (to my mind) used with regards a horse's tail - 'the horse flicked its tail'.
If I was editing the source you quoted above - I would be tempted to replace 'flicker' with 'twitch' or perhaps 'flick'. The former suggests a slightly heightened sense of anxiety in the horse.
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As ever, the ultimate choice will depend on the wider context of the sentences that Simon quotes above.
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*https/www.olya.com
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Note added at 2 hrs (2022-09-06 11:10:58 GMT)
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You could also have 'Cocked'. He (I'm assuming it's a stallion) 'cocked his ears'...
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Note added at 4 hrs (2022-09-06 13:23:47 GMT)
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Hi Mikhail. I didn't have sufficient room to answer your query properly. So, I do so here.
I would say 'pricked up' usually (but not always) suggests that the horse is alert to something. 'Pinned back' when it is 'listening out intently' to something. 'Twitching' is much more versatile and could be used in a number of situations. I would personally favour 'twitching' over 'flickering'. For example, a horse's ears can 'twitch' back and forth (or just forward or back).
The problem with 'flickering' is that it usually refers to 'light' and 'images' and is not usually used in the active voice. As far as I am aware, you cannot 'flicker' something. The author of the sources that you have found, which use 'flicker' in the active may have actually meant 'flicked' - His ears 'flicked' back and forth. However, 'flicked' is usually (to my mind) used with regards a horse's tail - 'the horse flicked its tail'.
If I was editing the source you quoted above - I would be tempted to replace 'flicker' with 'twitch' or perhaps 'flick'. The former suggests a slightly heightened sense of anxiety in the horse.
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Note added at 4 hrs (2022-09-06 13:27:50 GMT)
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As ever, the ultimate choice will depend on the wider context of the sentences that Simon quotes above.
Reference:
Peer comment(s):
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Mikhail Kropotov
: The three English options you've offered describe three different gestures, whereas the Russian phrase refers to one specific gesture. UPD. Thank you for your added comment, Simon! I have noted the difference between flick and flicker.
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I would say 'pricked up' usually (but not always) suggests that the horse is alert to something. 'Pinned back' when it is 'listening out intently' to something. 'Twitching' is much more versatile and could be used in a number of situations. I
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Having sought further clarification from the client (alas, the author is no longer with us), this is the best answer for the context (twitching). However, many thanks for all your suggestions and discussions."
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19 mins
Elena Doroshenko
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Native in Russian
Works in field
Russian Federation
En Ru: Each word is on its own place.
Native in: Russian
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English, Chinese to Russian, and 6 more.
horse’s ears flickering
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14 mins
Denis Fesik
Native in Russian
10+ years working on only tough projects
Native in: Russian 
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English
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4
flickering its ears
another version is "flicking", I guess it's a common term
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just in case: my flickering came up independently of the flickering in the discussion
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btw, it could be more appropriate to write "flickering his ears" in this case
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just in case: my flickering came up independently of the flickering in the discussion
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Note added at 33 mins (2022-09-06 09:38:12 GMT)
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btw, it could be more appropriate to write "flickering his ears" in this case
+1
10 mins
Michael Sarni
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in Russian
&
English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Taking good care of each word
Native in: Russian , English (Variants: British, US, UK)
Works in: English to Russian, Russian to English, Russian, and 22 more.
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8
moving its ears
Same as прядущий ушами. Стричь also move in a scissor-like fashion. Horses can move each ear independently.
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Alternative: flicking back and forth (not flickering):
“What His Ears Say
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- Rapidly swiveling. Ears that are flicking back and forth are a sign that the horse is in a heightened state of anxiety or alertness. He may be trying to locate the source of a frightening sound or smell, or he may be overwhelmed by too many stimuli.”
https://equusmagazine.com/behavior/horse-body-language/#:~:t...
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Alternative: flicking back and forth (not flickering):
“What His Ears Say
…
- Rapidly swiveling. Ears that are flicking back and forth are a sign that the horse is in a heightened state of anxiety or alertness. He may be trying to locate the source of a frightening sound or smell, or he may be overwhelmed by too many stimuli.”
https://equusmagazine.com/behavior/horse-body-language/#:~:t...
Reference comments
23 hrs
Dylan Edwards
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
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Works in: Greek to English, Czech to English, Slovak to English, and 1 more.
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Reference:
Horse's ear positions/movements
Some interesting info here:
https://horseracingsense.com/what-does-horses-ears-tell-you-...
I note the use of "pricked" rather than "pricked up". That sounds like the lingo they use (in horseriding/horseracing circles).
https://horseracingsense.com/what-does-horses-ears-tell-you-...
I note the use of "pricked" rather than "pricked up". That sounds like the lingo they use (in horseriding/horseracing circles).
Peer comments on this reference comment:
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Mikhail Kropotov
: Again, стричь ушами means moving them backward and forward repeatedly. "Pricking" seems to describe a specific position of the ears, not continuous movement.
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Thank you for the clarification. For this kind of movement, "flicking" (as used in one of your links) seems more appropriate. I wouldn't rule out "flickering" (as used in another one of your links).
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Discussion
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a. To make a fluttering or vibratory movement; to wave to and fro; to flutter (in the air or wind); to quiver, vibrate, undulate. Of wind: To blow in light gusts.
“To wave to and fro” may perhaps fit here.
„Twitching” is what an unwise rider does to the horse’s ear.
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a. To make a fluttering or vibratory movement; to wave to and fro; to flutter (in the air or wind); to quiver, vibrate, undulate. Of wind: To blow in light gusts.
“To wave to and fro” may perhaps fit here.
„Twitching” is what an unwise rider does to the horse’s ear.
"5. Flickering – “I Am Alert.”
When a horse’s ears seem to be flickering back and forth, trust that he is very attentive. Horses can hear independently with each ear. This flickering movement allows a horse to listen to any of your commands while also paying attention to the trail ahead. When his ears are flickering, he’s telling you that he’s got things under control. He may even be waiting for you to tell him what’s next!"
https://www.saddlebox.net/5-ear-movements-in-horses-and-what...
https://ihearthorses.com/how-to-read-your-horses-ears/
Would "jerk its ears" or "tweak its ears" work for "стричь ушами"?
Here's a definition:
Стричь ушами — поводить взад и вперед ушами (о лошадях).
https://kartaslov.ru/значение-слова/стричь ушами