Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Swedish term or phrase:
tygmästaren, tygvaktaren
English translation:
tygmästaren (captain in the artillery eqv.), tygvaktaren (lieutenant in the artillery eqv.)
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Sven Petersson
Nov 29, 2004 09:33
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tygmästaren, tygvaktaren
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essay on artillery
Commanding officers in the artillery.
Proposed translations
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| 4 +1 | tygmästaren (captain in the artillery eqv.), tygvaktaren (lieutenant in the artillery eqv.) |
Sven Petersson
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| 4 +1 | ordnance officer, ordnance guard |
George Hopkins
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Proposed translations
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Swedish term (edited):
tygm�staren, tygvaktaren
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tygmästaren (captain in the artillery eqv.), tygvaktaren (lieutenant in the artillery eqv.)
Treat as proper noun and insert explanation within brackets or in footnote: "tygmästaren (captain in the artillery equivalent), tygvaktaren (lieutenant in the artillery equivalent)"
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Note added at 50 mins (2004-11-29 10:24:28 GMT)
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\"Mästare\", from the German \"Meister\", corresponds to \"captain\". A google on \"Rittmeister\" will confirm. \"Tygvaktaren\" reported directly to \"tygmästaren\", so it seems logical to make him \"lieutenant\".
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Note added at 50 mins (2004-11-29 10:24:28 GMT)
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\"Mästare\", from the German \"Meister\", corresponds to \"captain\". A google on \"Rittmeister\" will confirm. \"Tygvaktaren\" reported directly to \"tygmästaren\", so it seems logical to make him \"lieutenant\".
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you, this is a perfectly acceptable option for my text. :)"
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Swedish term (edited):
tygm�staren, tygvaktaren
ordnance officer, ordnance guard
Tyg in this context means ordnance. Ref. eg, Compare Collins.
Peer comment(s):
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Sven Petersson
: Please see my answer and share your thoughts.
40 mins
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My thoughts are not very deep, although I agree that artillery could well replace ordnance if it fits the asker's context. How did you deduce your answer?
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Mario Marcolin
: I agree on tygvaktare = ordnance officer
3 hrs
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Thank you Mario. It seems to be getting complicated.
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