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Re: Brief translation needed from Polish

marcelproust — Sun Nov 17, 2019 4:04 pm

Author: marcelproust

Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 4:04 pm

Sophia wrote:

While marcelproust is fluent in Polish, and a very experienced translator, which I am not, I will still stick my neck out here and suggest an alternative to the phrase he used, "in the field of organization of social life." The wikipedia article on the Polish Cross of Merit uses these words: "awarded to citizens who went beyond the call of duty in their work for the country and society as a whole." To English speakers, I think that the words "social life" seem a bit too light, like a party or entertainment, whereas the words "work for society" are more serious in tone, befitting the highest honor that a civilian could receive.
Hope this is helpful,
Sophia

Thank You for Your comment.

Re: Brief translation needed from Polish

Sophia — Sun Nov 17, 2019 3:50 pm

Author: Sophia

Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 3:50 pm

While marcelproust is fluent in Polish, and a very experienced translator, which I am not, I will still stick my neck out here and suggest an alternative to the phrase he used, "in the field of organization of social life." The wikipedia article on the Polish Cross of Merit uses these words: "awarded to citizens who went beyond the call of duty in their work for the country and society as a whole." To English speakers, I think that the words "social life" seem a bit too light, like a party or entertainment, whereas the words "work for society" are more serious in tone, befitting the highest honor that a civilian could receive.
Hope this is helpful,
Sophia

Re: Brief translation needed from Polish

marcelproust — Sun Nov 17, 2019 12:58 pm

Author: marcelproust

Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 12:58 pm

charliepthompson wrote:

Link: https://www.prawo.pl/akty/m-p-1947-27-211,16913995.html

I would like the beginning translated so I know for sure what happened to 4. Cuch Julian. I’m unsure if he was promoted or demoted in rank. Thank you

Resolution of the Presidium of the State National Council dated 19th day of July 1946 on request of Warsaw Voivodeship national Council concerning decorating the following ciotizens from Warsaw voivodeship:

In the field of organization of social life

Bronze Cross of Merit for Cuch Julian

Brief translation needed from Polish

charliepthompson — Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:23 am

Author: charliepthompson

Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:23 am

Link: https://www.prawo.pl/akty/m-p-1947-27-211,16913995.html

I would like the beginning translated so I know for sure what happened to 4. Cuch Julian. I’m unsure if he was promoted or demoted in rank. Thank you