Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Norwegian term or phrase:
uforbindtlig samtale
English translation:
no obligation consultation
Added to glossary by
absciarretta
May 21, 2009 21:18
14 yrs ago
Norwegian term
United States
Accurate and creative, delivered on time
Native in: Norwegian (Variants: Bokmål, Nynorsk) 
, English
Works in: English to Norwegian, English to Norwegian (Bokmal)
uforbindtlig samtale
Norwegian to English
Bus/Financial
Investment / Securities
"Kontakt oss for en uforbindtlig samtale".
I know what it means but I can't seem to come up with an adequate English version of this expression. I am looking for the "established" expression for this.
I know what it means but I can't seem to come up with an adequate English version of this expression. I am looking for the "established" expression for this.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | no-obligation chat/consultation/discussion |
brigidm
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| 4 | non-binding talk |
Bjørnar Magnussen
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| 4 | non-committal talk |
Sven Petersson
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Proposed translations
+2
8 hrs
Selected
no-obligation chat/consultation/discussion
This was the first expression that came to my mind, and I see it's already been mentioned. Gets lots of hits.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
EC Translate
13 mins
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Thanks, No-En-De
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| agree |
Vedis Bjørndal
: I wouldn't use "chat" in this context. I'd prefer "consultation" here.
5 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Yes, this is what I decided to go with in the end, even if it sounds a bit "I'm a poet and I don't even know it"."
5 mins
Bjørnar Magnussen
Native in Norwegian
Specializes in field
Sworn translator, finance expert
Native in: Norwegian 
Works in: English to Norwegian, German to Norwegian, Swedish to Norwegian, and 8 more.
Related KudoZ points
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8
non-binding talk
Contact our sales department today for a non-binding talk about appointment setting. ...
www.globaltelesupport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task...
www.globaltelesupport.com/index.php?option=com_content&task...
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
lingo_montreal
: Depends on circumstance: if for general advertising or marketing purposes, "non-binding" might come across as too legalistic or harsh.
5 hrs
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1 hr
Sven Petersson
Sweden
Sweden
Native in English
Sweden
Medical Translator
Native in: Swedish , English
Works in: English to Swedish, Danish to Swedish, German to Swedish, and 13 more.
Related KudoZ points
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16
non-committal talk
:o)
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
lingo_montreal
: I'd be careful using that term, as it sometimes has a negative connotation, implying an inability to commit (as in a relationship).
3 hrs
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