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sonnseitig gelegen

English translation: south-facing/south-west to south-east facing/sloped

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German term or phrase:sonnseitig gelegen
English translation:south-facing/south-west to south-east facing/sloped
Entered by: Veronika Neuhold

16:08 Jun 20, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Agriculture / Grünlandbewirtschaftung
German term or phrase: sonnseitig gelegen
Die Hauptdüngerart von sonnseitig gelegenen Betrieben ist die Gülle.
Veronika Neuhold
Austria
Local time: 01:10
south-west to south-east facing/sloped (farms) / or paraphrase (see below)
Explanation:
Here is some more info and a few more suggestions. This is basically in support of Andrew’s suggestion.

North- and south facing can also be understood as
South-West to South-East facing or North-West to North-east facing (see links below). This would clarify/specify what is meant in your context and would include farms that are not just exactly “north”-facing” or “south’-facing.

Suggestions for translation:

South-West to South-East facing/-sloped farms
North-West to North-East facing/-sloped farms


or, paraphrased:

farms located on slopes that receive abundant sunshine/that receive little sunshine

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other suggestions (but not as specific, of course):

South-sloping/sloped farms
North-sloping/sloped farms

farms on North slopes
farms on South slopes

http://www.bluestemfarm.com/
North slopes

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/xmas/growing/ag95-II.ht...

The elevation and aspect of a site should be considered. Both of these factors influence microclimate and, to a large extent, the characteristics of the soil at a given location. Sites that face south and southwest and sites at lower elevations typically have warmer, drier soils in contrast to north and east aspects or higher elevations, which are cooler and more moist. In the mountains, elevations above 3,000 feet and north-facing slopes usually have more soil organic matter, while clay content tends to increase at lower elevations or on south-facing slopes.


http://home.att.net/~jcoldrick4/
(farm) of a southern slope/exposure

http://www.southfacefarm.com/
farm sits on a south-facing hillside


http://www.ortovox.com/typo7/index.php?id=358
Hangausrichtung
Während Hangform und Wind zusammen zu betrachten sind, beeinflusst die Hangausrichtung (auch Hangexposition) die Temperatur der Schneedecke und damit deren Aufbau. In Schattenhängen (Richtung NW bis NO) setzt sich die Schneedecke aufgrund der geringen Sonneneinstrahlung nur sehr langsam, wodurch vorhandene Gefahren länger erhalten bleiben und neue Gefahren entstehen können. Durch die längere Sonneneinstrahlung weisen Südhänge (SW bis SO) häufig einen stabileren Schneedeckenaufbau vor
http://www.soelden.com/main/EN/WI/WetterSchnee/Lawinenwarnun...

SHADY SLOPES – MORE DANGEROUS THAN SUNNY SLOPES

Slope exposure is the direction in which a slope inclines.
Northern slopes often feature powder snow until late in the day and therefore they are especially dangerous. Snow layers on shady slopes remain weak for a long time.
> The slope directions marked red indicate the area where 70% of all avalanche victims lose their lives.

(Anmerkung: I would not use this translation for reasons already mentioned with other answers/comments)


http://www.soelden.com/main/DE/WI/WetterSchnee/Lawinenwarnun...

SCHATTENHÄNGE - GEFÄHRLICHER ALS SONNENHÄNGE

Exposition ist die Himmelsrichtung, in die ein Hang abfällt.
In Nordhängen bleibt Powder lange pulvrig – aber: steile Schattenhänge sind besonders lawinengefährdet! In Schattenhängen verfestigt sich der Schnee, im Gegensatz zu Sonnenhängen, nur langsam.
> In den rot markierten Hangrichtungen sterben rund 70% aller Lawinenopfer.

http://www.harpercollege.edu/mhealy/g101ilec/namer/nad/naphy...

Climate in the Rocky Mountains is generally cold in the winter and mild in the summer. Highland climates, however, are difficult to classify because of great variation from valley floors to mountain peaks. In addition, south facing slopes which receive much sunshine can be very different from colder north facing slopes in climate and vegetation. Latitude plays a major role as the mountains chains existing further to the north are much colder and have more permanent snow and active alpine glaciers than those to the south.


http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MDA_Care_Farm_Animals_GAAM...

South-sloping feedlots

http://www.crockettfarms.com/about/
(exposed to) abundant sunshine

http://forums.permaculture.org.au/viewtopic.php?p=3638&sid=8...

the terrain is south-sloped


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Note added at 22 days (2007-07-12 21:11:14 GMT) Post-grading
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corr:
farms located on slopes *which* receive abundant sunshine/*which* receive little sunshine
Selected response from:

Bernhard Sulzer
United States
Local time: 19:10
Grading comment
Thanks, Andrew, Bernhard & all (dis)agreers.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1paraphrase
Martin Wenzel
3 +1south-facing
Lancashireman
3south-west to south-east facing/sloped (farms) / or paraphrase (see below)
Bernhard Sulzer


Discussion entries: 3





  

Answers


15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
sonnseitig (gelegen)
paraphrase


Explanation:
Farms that are exposed a lot to the sun during the day, mainly use liquid manure as fertilizer.

Martin Wenzel
Germany
Local time: 01:10
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  John Speese: I agree, but would say "Farms with good (favorable) exposure to the sun" and not "a lot", which is OK in conversation but not in a formal text.
2 mins
agree  writeaway: but I prefer sunny side farm personally
20 mins
disagree  Lancashireman: I see this answer has attracted yet another agree. Frankly, it looks and sounds ludicrous. All farms are exposed to the sun ‘during the day’ (providing the clouds are kind enough to part). I wonder if some of the agrees have been posted in irony?
1 hr
agree  Teresa Reinhardt: NOT sunny side farm ... neither idiomatic nor scientific
12 hrs
neutral  Francis Lee (X): Why the comma after "day"? / And as Andrew points out: what farm isn't exposed to the sun?
1 day 23 hrs
disagree  Bernhard Sulzer: if at all, I would say exposed to "abundant sunshine"
3 days 3 hrs
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44 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
sonnseitig (gelegen)
south-facing


Explanation:
Unless this is Australia...

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Note added at 8 hrs (2007-06-21 00:11:36 GMT)
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An excellent south-facing farm of 85 acres in permanent pasture only 3miles from Midleton.
http://www.ccmproperty.com/index.php?option=com_content&task...
Aravis Mountains. Between Mont Blanc, Annecy lake and Switzerland, a superb traditional south-facing farm, near the ski slopes, 4 bedrooms and possibility of extension, on 1 700 m2 of peaceful grounds. Ref. : 969. Price : on request.
http://www.lux-residence.com/real-estate/Buy/Chalet/France/H...
5 minutes from Miélan, a classic south-facing farm offering 115 m² living space and a partially renovated barn with attic ready to convert into 4 further bedrooms.
http://www.compass-immo.com/Properties2.htm


Lancashireman
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:10
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 79

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Bernhard Sulzer: not on the funny side
58 mins
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3 days 3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
south-west to south-east facing/sloped (farms) / or paraphrase (see below)


Explanation:
Here is some more info and a few more suggestions. This is basically in support of Andrew’s suggestion.

North- and south facing can also be understood as
South-West to South-East facing or North-West to North-east facing (see links below). This would clarify/specify what is meant in your context and would include farms that are not just exactly “north”-facing” or “south’-facing.

Suggestions for translation:

South-West to South-East facing/-sloped farms
North-West to North-East facing/-sloped farms


or, paraphrased:

farms located on slopes that receive abundant sunshine/that receive little sunshine

---------------------------------------------------------

other suggestions (but not as specific, of course):

South-sloping/sloped farms
North-sloping/sloped farms

farms on North slopes
farms on South slopes

http://www.bluestemfarm.com/
North slopes

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/xmas/growing/ag95-II.ht...

The elevation and aspect of a site should be considered. Both of these factors influence microclimate and, to a large extent, the characteristics of the soil at a given location. Sites that face south and southwest and sites at lower elevations typically have warmer, drier soils in contrast to north and east aspects or higher elevations, which are cooler and more moist. In the mountains, elevations above 3,000 feet and north-facing slopes usually have more soil organic matter, while clay content tends to increase at lower elevations or on south-facing slopes.


http://home.att.net/~jcoldrick4/
(farm) of a southern slope/exposure

http://www.southfacefarm.com/
farm sits on a south-facing hillside


http://www.ortovox.com/typo7/index.php?id=358
Hangausrichtung
Während Hangform und Wind zusammen zu betrachten sind, beeinflusst die Hangausrichtung (auch Hangexposition) die Temperatur der Schneedecke und damit deren Aufbau. In Schattenhängen (Richtung NW bis NO) setzt sich die Schneedecke aufgrund der geringen Sonneneinstrahlung nur sehr langsam, wodurch vorhandene Gefahren länger erhalten bleiben und neue Gefahren entstehen können. Durch die längere Sonneneinstrahlung weisen Südhänge (SW bis SO) häufig einen stabileren Schneedeckenaufbau vor
http://www.soelden.com/main/EN/WI/WetterSchnee/Lawinenwarnun...

SHADY SLOPES – MORE DANGEROUS THAN SUNNY SLOPES

Slope exposure is the direction in which a slope inclines.
Northern slopes often feature powder snow until late in the day and therefore they are especially dangerous. Snow layers on shady slopes remain weak for a long time.
> The slope directions marked red indicate the area where 70% of all avalanche victims lose their lives.

(Anmerkung: I would not use this translation for reasons already mentioned with other answers/comments)


http://www.soelden.com/main/DE/WI/WetterSchnee/Lawinenwarnun...

SCHATTENHÄNGE - GEFÄHRLICHER ALS SONNENHÄNGE

Exposition ist die Himmelsrichtung, in die ein Hang abfällt.
In Nordhängen bleibt Powder lange pulvrig – aber: steile Schattenhänge sind besonders lawinengefährdet! In Schattenhängen verfestigt sich der Schnee, im Gegensatz zu Sonnenhängen, nur langsam.
> In den rot markierten Hangrichtungen sterben rund 70% aller Lawinenopfer.

http://www.harpercollege.edu/mhealy/g101ilec/namer/nad/naphy...

Climate in the Rocky Mountains is generally cold in the winter and mild in the summer. Highland climates, however, are difficult to classify because of great variation from valley floors to mountain peaks. In addition, south facing slopes which receive much sunshine can be very different from colder north facing slopes in climate and vegetation. Latitude plays a major role as the mountains chains existing further to the north are much colder and have more permanent snow and active alpine glaciers than those to the south.


http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MDA_Care_Farm_Animals_GAAM...

South-sloping feedlots

http://www.crockettfarms.com/about/
(exposed to) abundant sunshine

http://forums.permaculture.org.au/viewtopic.php?p=3638&sid=8...

the terrain is south-sloped


--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 22 days (2007-07-12 21:11:14 GMT) Post-grading
--------------------------------------------------

corr:
farms located on slopes *which* receive abundant sunshine/*which* receive little sunshine


Bernhard Sulzer
United States
Local time: 19:10
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks, Andrew, Bernhard & all (dis)agreers.
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