Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
firmeneigene Angaben
English translation:
based on company sources
Added to glossary by
Julia Glasmann
Dec 21, 2014 16:10
9 yrs ago
German term
Germany
M.A. Translator & Interpreter
Native in: German 
Works in: English to German, German to English
firmeneigene Angaben
German to English
Law/Patents
Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
"In der Silikonölemulsion der Firma XZY sind nach ***firmeneigenen Angaben*** nichtionische Emulgatoren und Konservierungsstoffe enthalten."
Based on the context I think that "firmeneigen" is not meant in the sense of "proprietary", but wants to point out that the information (Angaben) is coming from the company itself.
I am currently stuck with "according to the company's information", but feel that this phrase refers to information ABOUT the company rather than information coming FROM company, but can't think of a better (and less ambiguous) translation.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Based on the context I think that "firmeneigen" is not meant in the sense of "proprietary", but wants to point out that the information (Angaben) is coming from the company itself.
I am currently stuck with "according to the company's information", but feel that this phrase refers to information ABOUT the company rather than information coming FROM company, but can't think of a better (and less ambiguous) translation.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | based on company sources |
Michael Martin, MA
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| 4 +1 | the company (itself) states |
philgoddard
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| 4 | information provided by the company |
Pauline Alexiou
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| 3 | The company claims .... |
jccantrell
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Proposed translations
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13 mins
Michael Martin, MA
United States
United States
Native in German
&
English
United States
Creativity wins in the long run
Native in: German (Variant: Germany) 
, English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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17
Selected
based on company sources
Seems like a reasonable solution.
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Note added at 22 mins (2014-12-21 16:33:20 GMT)
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Example:
"You cannot get a totally unbiased report, because any report is based on company sources. This includes the SEC reports that are found."
http://www.justanswer.com/finance/1frir-unbiased-data-profit...
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Note added at 1 hr (2014-12-21 17:42:36 GMT)
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This is how I might phrase out the whole sentence:
"Citing company sources, Company XYZ says its silicon emulsion contains only non-ionic emulsifiers and preservatives."
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Note added at 2 hrs (2014-12-21 18:26:43 GMT)
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Not sure why anybody would feel compelled to 'avoid' the word sources in this context. It's quite unambiguous, in my opinion. But don't take my word for it. See how news outlets would handle this:
"Aiming for greater transparency following an organized-crime scandal, Mizuho Financial Group plans to adopt a U.S.-style corporate governance structure by next June, the Nikkei reports, citing company sources.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mizuho-to-adopt-us-style-go...
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Note added at 22 mins (2014-12-21 16:33:20 GMT)
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Example:
"You cannot get a totally unbiased report, because any report is based on company sources. This includes the SEC reports that are found."
http://www.justanswer.com/finance/1frir-unbiased-data-profit...
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Note added at 1 hr (2014-12-21 17:42:36 GMT)
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This is how I might phrase out the whole sentence:
"Citing company sources, Company XYZ says its silicon emulsion contains only non-ionic emulsifiers and preservatives."
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Note added at 2 hrs (2014-12-21 18:26:43 GMT)
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Not sure why anybody would feel compelled to 'avoid' the word sources in this context. It's quite unambiguous, in my opinion. But don't take my word for it. See how news outlets would handle this:
"Aiming for greater transparency following an organized-crime scandal, Mizuho Financial Group plans to adopt a U.S.-style corporate governance structure by next June, the Nikkei reports, citing company sources.
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mizuho-to-adopt-us-style-go...
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
writeaway
: could be taking it to places not in the German/suggests it's not a straightforward statement straight from the company. I'd avoid the use of the word sources.
1 hr
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Not sure what 'other places' this could take us to, if we look at the whole sentence?
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| agree |
gangels (X)
5 hrs
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| agree |
Edith Kelly
: according to the company
22 hrs
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3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks for the extensive feedback :)"
+1
21 mins
philgoddard
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Six languages into flawless English
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 4 more.
Related KudoZ points
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12
the company (itself) states
I think this is the simplest way of putting it.
22 mins
jccantrell
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Was nicht ist, kann noch werden.
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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46
The company claims ....
To be more cynical.
The company XYZ claims that its ...emulsion contains ...
The company XYZ claims that its ...emulsion contains ...
1 day 2 hrs
Pauline Alexiou
Native in English
Accurate, speedy freelance translations
Native in: English (Variants: British, Australian)
Works in: Greek to English, German to English
information provided by the company
according to information provided by the company
Discussion
As stated by Company XYZ its typical silicon emulsion contains of non-ionic (?) emulsifiers and preservatives only.