Akzente setzen

English translation: sets its sights on the future

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German term or phrase:Akzente setzen
English translation:sets its sights on the future
Entered by: Tim Jenkins

06:46 Jul 23, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Marketing / Market Research
German term or phrase: Akzente setzen
Das Unternehmen setzt Akzente mit eigens entwickelten innovativen Lösungen.


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Neele
sets its sights on the future
Explanation:
"Akzente setzen" set a course, indicate directions; "neue Akzente setzen" point the way to the future, set new trends
© Langenscheidt KG, Berlin und München

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Note added at 9 mins (2007-07-23 06:56:01 GMT)
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OR "leads the way", might fit in the context of promoting the company. Although, this would not be a direct translation.
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Tim Jenkins
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3 +3sets its sights on the future
Tim Jenkins
3highlights of the company's activities are ...
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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
sets its sights on the future


Explanation:
"Akzente setzen" set a course, indicate directions; "neue Akzente setzen" point the way to the future, set new trends
© Langenscheidt KG, Berlin und München

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Note added at 9 mins (2007-07-23 06:56:01 GMT)
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OR "leads the way", might fit in the context of promoting the company. Although, this would not be a direct translation.

Tim Jenkins
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:27
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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agree  Stephen Sadie
1 min
  -> thanks Stephen

agree  casper (X): How about "set new trends for the future"?
6 mins

agree  Ulrike Kraemer: "sets the course" is my favourite
55 mins
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36 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
highlights of the company's activities are ...


Explanation:
Kontext würde helfen!
The company's own innovative solutions make it stand out ...

BrigitteHilgner
Austria
Local time: 03:27
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 106
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