Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Svenska term or phrase:
slogs upp
Engelska translation:
(the gates were) thrown wide open
Added to glossary by
Charlesp
Dec 26, 2005 18:47
19 yrs ago
Svenska term
slogs upp
Svenska till Engelska
Övrigt
Allmänt/konversation/hälsningsfraser/brev
"slogs portarna upp"
Proposed translations
(Engelska)
| 4 +3 | thrown open |
Prisma
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| 4 +2 | (the gates) were open wide |
Sven Petersson
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| 5 | (the doors) were opened |
asptech
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Proposed translations
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38 minuter
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thrown open
..the gates were thrown open...
Another option depending on how dramatic an 'opening' your text require.
Another option depending on how dramatic an 'opening' your text require.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "taking suggestions from Sven and Prisma, combining them - (should also be able to share the points too)"
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21 minuter
Sven Petersson
Sverige
Sverige
Native in Svenska
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Engelska
Sverige
Medical Translator
Native in: Svenska 
, Engelska
Works in: Engelska till Svenska, Danska till Svenska, Tyska till Svenska, and 13 more.
Related KudoZ points
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118
(the gates) were open wide
:o)
Peer comment(s):
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Michele Fauble
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Thank you very much!
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George Hopkins
: were opened wide (?)
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Thank you very much!
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16 timmar
(the doors) were opened
Actually, the expression is not as dramatic as it may sound. Its most common usage is for the beginning of an after Christmas sale, an exhibition, or a similar event - something is made accessible to the public.
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