fritt efter

English translation: inspired by / based on / from an original idea by / freely adapted

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Swedish term or phrase:fritt efter
English translation:inspired by / based on / from an original idea by / freely adapted
Entered by: Annabel Oldfield

12:28 Oct 6, 2008
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Poetry & Literature
Swedish term or phrase: fritt efter
fritt efter XXXXs bok

I know what they mean but can't think of the English expression. Help :)
Annabel Oldfield
Local time: 16:35
inspired by / based on / from an original idea by / freely adapted
Explanation:
Various suggestions, if not specifically a translation context.
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Peter Linton (X)
Local time: 15:35
Grading comment
Thank you Peter
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Summary of answers provided
4freely translated (depending on context)
George Hopkins
3 +1inspired by / based on / from an original idea by / freely adapted
Peter Linton (X)


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freely translated (depending on context)


Explanation:
Supporting your own suggestion.

George Hopkins
Local time: 16:35
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
inspired by / based on / from an original idea by / freely adapted


Explanation:
Various suggestions, if not specifically a translation context.

Peter Linton (X)
Local time: 15:35
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 7
Grading comment
Thank you Peter

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tania McConaghy: inspired by
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