Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
fortwährendes Treten der Stärkeren von oben nach unten
English translation:
the powers-that-be continually stepping on the weak
May 4, 2005 14:05
19 yrs ago
German term
Dr. Peter Appel
fortwährendes Treten der Stärkeren von oben nach unten
German to English
Social Sciences
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Friedhelm Hengsbach, Abschied von der Konkurrenzgesellschaft. Für eine neue Ethik in Politik, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft. München: Knaur, 1995.S 49).
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 | the powers-that-be continually stepping on the weak |
gangels (X)
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| 5 | the strong bullying the weak |
silfilla
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| 4 -1 | constant dog eat dog |
Ellen Zittinger
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Change log
May 4, 2005 14:37: Steffen Walter changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
Proposed translations
3 hrs
Selected
the powers-that-be continually stepping on the weak
or trampling on the weak
or 'those in power habitually kicking down'
or 'those in power habitually kicking down'
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks! I think your suggestion came closest"
1 min
silfilla
Works in field
German term (edited):
fortw�hrendes Treten der St�rkeren von oben nach unten
the strong bullying the weak
Declined
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Note added at 8 mins (2005-05-04 14:14:04 GMT)
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ooops ..
*constant/incessant bullying of the weak by the strong*
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Note added at 8 mins (2005-05-04 14:14:04 GMT)
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ooops ..
*constant/incessant bullying of the weak by the strong*
Comment: "Another alternative was
closer to the originals style "
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8 hrs
Ellen Zittinger
Native in German
&
English
Specializes in field
Educator/Realtor/Securities Rep/Agent
Native in: English 
, German
Works in: English to German, German to English
Related KudoZ points
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11
German term (edited):
fortw�hrendes Treten der St�rkeren von oben nach unten
constant dog eat dog
Declined
a world where dog is dog
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Kim Metzger
: Besides the fact that a "world where dog is dog" makes no sense, your proposed translation completely misses the meaning of the German. Dog eat dog is NOT the stronger stepping on the little guy.
9 days
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Comment: "Another alternative came closer"
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