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Jelena Burgic

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Jelena’s Selected Translation Work

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English (EN)metaphor

An application of a word to another with which it is figuratively but not literally associated, e.g. food for thought. This process is very common in the use of language and may lead to changes in grammar as with the verb go in English where its spatial ...

Serbo Croatian (SH)metafora

Primena jedne reči sa drugom rečju sa čijim značenjem prva reč može biti figurativno, a ne bukvalno povezana, npr. materijal za razmišljanje. Ovo je veoma uobičajen proces u upotrebi jezika koji može prouzrokovati promene u gramatici kao što je slučaj sa ...

Language; Terminology

English (EN)finish

The process by which the final appearance of a shoe is created. The finish can include the application of polish to create a high-gloss finish, or a contrasting polish to create a rub-off finish like 'antiquing'.

Serbo Croatian (SH)finiš

Ključ za ocenjivanje kvaliteta vina je finiš ili okus na nepcu - mera ukusa koji se zadržavaju u ustima nakon pijenja vina. Sjajna vina imaju bogat, dug i kompleksan finiš.

Beverages; Wine

English (EN)achieved status

An achieved status is a position in a social system that is occupied after birth. Examples include marital status, educational attainment, occupation, an, in some cases, religious affiliation.

Serbo Croatian (SH)društveni status

Društveni status je pozicija u društvenom sistemu koja se stekne nakon rođenja. Na primer, bračni status, obrazovni status, zvanje i, u nekim slučajevima, versko opredeljenje.

Culture; Social media

English (EN)to diss

to show lack of respect (from disrespect)

Serbo Croatian (SH)nipodaštavati

pokazivati nedostatak poštovanja (ne poštovati).

Literature;

English (EN)structuralism

Body of thought (derived from the study of language) that is concerned with the structures of signs that allow linguistic performance to be posssible. A structuralist understanding of culture is concerned with the “systems of relations” of an underlying ...

Serbo Croatian (SH)strukturalizam

Pravac (potekao iz proučavanja jezika)koji se bavi strukturom znakova koji omogućavaju lingvističke strukture. Strukturalističko poimanje kulture bavi se "sistemom odnosa" misaonih struktura koji oblikuje gramatiku koja omogućava značenje (a ne stvarnih ...

Literature; General

English (EN)adjustable back

The back of a garment e.g. bra or corset with multiple settings to ensure best fit.

Serbo Croatian (SH)podesiva leđa

Leđni deo odevnog predmeta, npr. grudnjaka ili korseta koji se može podesiti da što bolje paše.

Apparel; Underwear

English (EN)inseam

The seam in a trouser/pants or short that runs from the crotch to the hem. Leg length is measured based on the inseam. Most often refers to the inside seam of pants.

Serbo Croatian (SH)unutrašnji šav

Mera koja se uzima od gornjeg dela unutrašnje butine do poda.

Apparel; Trousers & shorts

English (EN)collective behaviour

Collective behaviour is a type os social behaviour that occurs in crowds and masses. When news of a natural disaster or a political assassination spreads, for example, or when people celebrate a national holiday, they are participating in a common pattern of ...

Serbo Croatian (SH)kolektivno ponašanje

Kolektivno ponašanje je tip društvenog ponašanja koje se javlja u gužvama i masama. Kada se prošire vesti o prirodnoj katastrofi ili političkom ubistvu, na primer, ili kada se slavi nacionalni praznik, ljudi imaju isti obrazac ponašanja u odnosu na dotični ...

Culture; Social media

English (EN)Pimm’s No.1

An English bittersweet liqueur flavored with herbs, spices and fruit. Most often used in the popular cocktail the Pimm’s Cup.

Serbo Croatian (SH)Pimm's No. 1

Engleski slatko-gorki liker sa ukusom lekovitog bilja, začina i voća. Najčešće se koristi u popularnom koktelu Pimm's Cup. (izgovor: pims kap)

Alcoholic beverages; Distilled liquor

English (EN)English muffin

A circular breakfast yeast roll that was traditionally cooked on a griddle.

Serbo Croatian (SH)Engleski mafin

Okruglo doručak pecivo od kiselog testa koje se tradicionalno peče na plotni.

Baked goods; Bread