Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Erlangung einer Lernkurve
English translation:
master a learning curve
Added to glossary by
David Williams
Feb 3, 2014 11:33
10 yrs ago
German term
Germany
Scientific & technical expertise
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: German to English
Erlangung einer Lernkurve
German to English
Marketing
Medical: Health Care
Context:
'Bereitschaft zur Erlangung einer Lernkurve'
In a list of a manager's tasks on his CV. I suspect this relates to willingness to take on the challenge of a learning curve, as I don't see how a learning curve could really be obtained or achieved.
* Sentence or paragraph where the term occurs: See above
* Document type: Employment contract* Target audience: Employers
* Country and dialect (source): German
* Country and dialect (target): American English
'Bereitschaft zur Erlangung einer Lernkurve'
In a list of a manager's tasks on his CV. I suspect this relates to willingness to take on the challenge of a learning curve, as I don't see how a learning curve could really be obtained or achieved.
* Sentence or paragraph where the term occurs: See above
* Document type: Employment contract* Target audience: Employers
* Country and dialect (source): German
* Country and dialect (target): American English
Change log
Feb 11, 2014 05:39: Harald Moelzer (medical-translator) changed "Field (specific)" from "Medical (general)" to "Medical: Health Care"
Proposed translations
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master a learning curve
master a learning curve (67 hits)
or 'embark on a learning curve' (45 hits), as polyglot suggests.
It sounds no sillier in EN than it does in DE. I don't see how you can translate 'Lernkurve' as anything other than 'learning curve'. The German author will have been mindful of the English when phrasing the text.
http://tinyurl.com/npwwlof
or 'embark on a learning curve' (45 hits), as polyglot suggests.
It sounds no sillier in EN than it does in DE. I don't see how you can translate 'Lernkurve' as anything other than 'learning curve'. The German author will have been mindful of the English when phrasing the text.
http://tinyurl.com/npwwlof
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks, Andrew!"
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Michael Martin, MA
United States
United States
Native in German
&
English
United States
Creativity wins in the long run
Native in: German (Variant: Germany) , English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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49
demonstrate a progressive increase in knowledge
I think it's used in the same sense as in the example below:
"All students (11 total) will demonstrate a progressive increase in knowledge, comprehension and application of the theories and skills which will prepare them for a career with the USDA or industry or to successfully transfer to graduate school."
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Note added at 32 mins (2014-02-03 12:06:19 GMT)
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Make that "Willingness to demonstrate...."
"All students (11 total) will demonstrate a progressive increase in knowledge, comprehension and application of the theories and skills which will prepare them for a career with the USDA or industry or to successfully transfer to graduate school."
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Note added at 32 mins (2014-02-03 12:06:19 GMT)
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Make that "Willingness to demonstrate...."
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Jonathan MacKerron
Native in English
Specializes in field
Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
Related KudoZ points
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118
willingness to (actively) acquire new knowledge (skills)
few more options
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6 hrs
adopt a learning curve/adoption of a learning curve
My take...
Peer comment(s):
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Lancashireman
: This yields only 11 hits, all about companies "adopting a learning curve strategy".//"You may add a note to your explanation:" It's that white box on a yellow background. Use of the Discussion Box does not lend your contributions added credibility.
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Not true, at least when it comes to your "strategy" thingie. Please see references...
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Anne Schulz
: Gefühlsmäßig würde ich sagen, dass "adopt a learning curve" das Vorbild für "eine Lernkurve erlangen" war – das ist ja so albernes Deutsch, das kann nur fremdsprachlich gedacht sein!
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Danke Anne, heute besonders ;-)
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Harald Moelzer (medical-translator)
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Dir auch, Harald!
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Johanna Timm, PhD
: another option: "adapt to a learning curve"
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Many thanks, Johanna!
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Discussion
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-does-gone-fishing-mean.htm
http://www.springerimages.com/Images/MedicineAndPublicHealth...
While physically, emotionally and intellectually challenging, the online venue forced me to *adopt a learning curve* that I have yet to discard.
http://staging.usnewsuniversitydirectory.com/Colleges-Univer...
Of those who remained, only few of them were able to *adopt a learning curve*.
http://de.scribd.com/doc/203889996/Hrmproject-s2-g3-Kpmgdelh...
Frequently, *adopting a learning curve* can prove beneficial to the recipient and also can sharpen up you ability...
http://tinyurl.com/pap44bt
More sources upon request.
Nevertheless, I agree that "Erlangung" is a more than silly term in this context.
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"willingness to embark on life-long learning" ( if the field is medical, as you indicated)
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It actually relates to potential customers' willingness.