nedočkavec

English translation: (the) impatient one

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Czech term or phrase:nedočkavec
English translation:(the) impatient one
Entered by: Markéta Marešová

08:37 Oct 6, 2016
Czech to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Czech term or phrase: nedočkavec
Poradil by mi prosím někdo, jak výstižně pojmenovat chlapce, který se už nemůže dočkat, až rozbalí vánoční dárek? Děkuju moc.
Markéta Marešová
Czech Republic
Local time: 15:35
(the) impatient one
Explanation:
Since English is not as rich as Czech in words in general, no surprise there is no real equivalent here...I was that kid though and I think this fits the bill just fine :) variations abound...
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Scott Evan Andrews
United States
Local time: 15:35
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Many thanks for all of the suggestions!
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Summary of answers provided
4(the) impatient one
Scott Evan Andrews
3such an impatient little boy/he can't wait to...
Stuart Hoskins
3antsy little boy
Irena Křiváková


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(the) impatient one


Explanation:
Since English is not as rich as Czech in words in general, no surprise there is no real equivalent here...I was that kid though and I think this fits the bill just fine :) variations abound...

Scott Evan Andrews
United States
Local time: 15:35
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Many thanks for all of the suggestions!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you Scott for your quick reply.

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44 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
such an impatient little boy/he can't wait to...


Explanation:
This really depends on the context

Could be:
"he's/you're such an impatient little boy"
or
"he can't wait to unwrap his presents"

something in that vein

Stuart Hoskins
Local time: 15:35
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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Asker: Thank you too Stuart for your suggestion.

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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
antsy little boy


Explanation:
When you are talking about kids waiting for presents, ANTSY could also be used. It has got a positive connotation of being impatient and enthusiastic. So it depends on your context whether it would fit.


    Reference: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antsy
Irena Křiváková
Czech Republic
Local time: 15:35
Native speaker of: Czech
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