Jun 27, 2012 06:50
11 yrs ago
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German term
Germany
A way with words
Native in: English (Variants: UK, US, British) 
Works in: German to English, French to English, English
stufenlose Applikation
German to English
Marketing
Cosmetics, Beauty
nail gel
This is one of the benefits listed for a range of nail art gels, which is also described as hochdeckend, selbstglättend, kein Verlaufen, kein Umrühren etc.
I'm unsure how to interpret "stufenlos" here and would welcome another perspective. "Stufenlos" literally meaning "without steps", does this mean that the gel is applied in just the one coating (no need for priming or any other product underneath), or does it infer the infinite ways in which the products can be used, i.e. versatility?
Thanks for your ideas!
I'm unsure how to interpret "stufenlos" here and would welcome another perspective. "Stufenlos" literally meaning "without steps", does this mean that the gel is applied in just the one coating (no need for priming or any other product underneath), or does it infer the infinite ways in which the products can be used, i.e. versatility?
Thanks for your ideas!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +5 | smooth |
Wendy Lewin
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| 4 | apply a single layer of [...] |
Lirka
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| 3 | seamless application |
Michael Martin, MA
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Proposed translations
+5
1 hr
smooth
Declined
I think what it means here is that when you apply the nail art, it will not have raised edges which can then be felt afterwards.
Note from asker:
| Many thanks for your suggestion WML. This had actually crossed my mind, but I'd ruled it out due to the fact that the "selbstglättend" that comes before this term seems to imply that it is self-smoothing, or, as jccantrell suggests, "spreads evenly and thinly upon application". It is definitely a possibility though. |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Maja_K
36 mins
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Thanks!
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Cetacea
4 hrs
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thanks!
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| agree |
Kim Metzger
5 hrs
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Thanks!
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| agree |
jccantrell
: My thought, too. However, being paid by the word, I might opt for "spreads evenly and thinly upon application." :)
6 hrs
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| agree |
Lirka
: could be, too, but not 100% sure...
11 hrs
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12 hrs
apply a single layer of [...]
Declined
that would be my version, with a medical touch :)
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Note added at 12 hrs (2012-06-27 19:44:04 GMT)
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http://www.hooked-on-nails.com/uvgel.html
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Note added at 12 hrs (2012-06-27 19:44:04 GMT)
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http://www.hooked-on-nails.com/uvgel.html
Note from asker:
| Thank you for your suggestion, lirka. |
4 days
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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3
seamless application
Declined
non-fussy, all in one..
Discussion
One-Stroke Nail Art
Painter and craftswoman Donna Dewberry is perhaps best known in the art world as the inventor of the One-Stroke painting technique, a method that allows painters to blend, shade, and highlight all in one stroke of a brush.
http://www.nailsmag.com/demoarticle/91184/One-Stroke-Nail-Ar...
See also (although the quality of the translation varies):
15 Vorteile mit First Gel "One Stroke Color Gel"
Gestalltung vieler Kreationen mit One Stroke Technik - auch für Anfänger
Designing of various creations with One Stroke technique - also for beginners
http://www.design.nailhousemilay.com/de/first-gel.html
Color Gel / One Stroke Gel RED-ORANGE 32 -5 ml
The consistency of the gel makes it possible to use the gel with the One Stroke technique.
http://nail-o-nail.com/shop/product_info.php/info/p1151_Colo...