Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
da vicino (in context)
English translation:
closely concerns
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JRM (X)
Nov 24, 2008 20:55
15 yrs ago
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Italian term
JRM (X)
da vicino (in context)
Italian to English
Social Sciences
International Org/Dev/Coop
mi riferisco alle due sponde, perché il capitale femminile sotto-utilizzato riguarda da vicino anche i paesi mediterranei dell'Unione europea.
The context is a discussion (by a European commentator) about the untapped potential of women in the Mediterranean. The point being made is that we can't just point the finger at North African countries, but need to look "closer to home" to see that the phenomenon exists in Europe too.
I just can't think of how to work in something like "closer to home" in this sentence. Any help appreciated!!
The context is a discussion (by a European commentator) about the untapped potential of women in the Mediterranean. The point being made is that we can't just point the finger at North African countries, but need to look "closer to home" to see that the phenomenon exists in Europe too.
I just can't think of how to work in something like "closer to home" in this sentence. Any help appreciated!!
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Nov 26, 2008 09:48: JRM (X) Created KOG entry
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Blerta Alikaj
United States
United States
United States
Accurate and professional translations
Native in: Albanian
Works in: English to Albanian, Albanian to English, Italian to English, and 1 more.
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closely concerns
I would have worded the sentence thus:
...because the under-utilized (untapped) female potential closely concerns the Mediterranean countries of the European Union as well.
...because the under-utilized (untapped) female potential closely concerns the Mediterranean countries of the European Union as well.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks for this answer. It fits perfectly."
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Sarah Weston
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Works in field
United Kingdom
Native in: English 
Works in: Italian to English, Spanish to English, English to Italian, and 2 more.
because closer to home we have the untapped potential of women from the Mediterranean countries of
...the EU.
You might just turn it around slightly and say it like this.
You might just turn it around slightly and say it like this.
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Russell Jones
: Excellent wayof staying closer to the original. Hi John - pleasure to meet you at this weekend's conference.
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thanks Russel!
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carly kelly
: I'm with Russell
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thanks Carly
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Ellen Kraus
Austria
Austria
Specializes in field
Austria
more than thirty years of experience
Native in: German 
Works in: Greek to German, English to German, Greek to English, and 5 more.
we ought to have a closer look at what is going on in our own country in order
to realize that the same phenomen exists in Europe, too ......
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James (Jim) Davis
Seychelles
Seychelles
Native in English
Seychelles
25 years experience constantly improving
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: Italian to English
Related KudoZ points
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20
particularly relevant to (in context)
"because under used female human capital is something which is also particularly relevant to Mediterranean countries"
or "which also particularly affects ....
or "which applies in no uncertain terms"
With "da vicino" in the sense of something that is very real and relevant, not remote and unimportant.
or "which also particularly affects ....
or "which applies in no uncertain terms"
With "da vicino" in the sense of something that is very real and relevant, not remote and unimportant.
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