trigge

English translation: trigger

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Norwegian term or phrase:trigge
English translation:trigger
Entered by: Don Spade (X)

11:34 Mar 1, 2007
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
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Norwegian term or phrase: trigge
Context:
Løsningen skal tilpasses deres behov og det er viktig at den trigger og motiverer de som skal bruke løsningen slik at nytteverdien for brukeren blir optimal.

Does this just mean "trigger", i.e. activate, prompt?
Don Spade (X)
trigger
Explanation:
Yup, it does - It's not a natural Norwegian word, just a very unofficial Norwegianisation (norvagisering) of the word trigger.
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Per Bergvall
Norway
Local time: 20:30
Grading comment
Thanks Per.
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Summary of answers provided
5 +2trigger
Per Bergvall
4trigger off/spark off/inspire
brigidm


  

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trigger


Explanation:
Yup, it does - It's not a natural Norwegian word, just a very unofficial Norwegianisation (norvagisering) of the word trigger.

Per Bergvall
Norway
Local time: 20:30
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
PRO pts in category: 36
Grading comment
Thanks Per.

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32 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
trigger off/spark off/inspire


Explanation:
A common dilemma for translators.... Should you strive to achieve an equally odd/inferior choice of word/phrase in your translation, or try to find a more understandable/neutral solution? Good luck!

brigidm
Norway
Local time: 20:30
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Native speaker of: English
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