Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Sep 21, 2006 08:42
17 yrs ago
Danish term
Denmark
the message, not just the words
Native in: English (Variant: UK) 
Works in: Danish to English, English
"fadder"
Danish to English
Tech/Engineering
Human Resources
someone who helps a new trainee
"fadder"
So far I have called this person an instructor, because that is his/her basic function. He shows new trainees the equipment in the factory and workshops and instructs them in its use, safety procedures etc.
However, the firm wants this person to be more than just an instructor or foreman at the beginning, and be ready to introduce new employees to the social side and company culture etc. as well.
They're young apprentices or trainees, real beginners, so 'coach' sounds too elaborate to me.
I don't think 'Sponsor' is quite appropriate in this context either.
So far I have called this person an instructor, because that is his/her basic function. He shows new trainees the equipment in the factory and workshops and instructs them in its use, safety procedures etc.
However, the firm wants this person to be more than just an instructor or foreman at the beginning, and be ready to introduce new employees to the social side and company culture etc. as well.
They're young apprentices or trainees, real beginners, so 'coach' sounds too elaborate to me.
I don't think 'Sponsor' is quite appropriate in this context either.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | mentor |
Daphne Theodoraki
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| 3 | tutor |
Y. Peraza
|
Proposed translations
+2
18 mins
Daphne Theodoraki
Sweden
Sweden
Specializes in field
Sweden
Translations in Marketing & Fashion
Native in: Greek
Works in: Swedish to Greek, English to Greek, Danish to Greek, and 6 more.
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Danish term (edited):
fadder
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mentor
Just an idea, in the sense of "trusted guide, counselor".
Person who shares experience, knowledge and wisdom about a particular occupation, their occupation or about the workplace in general.
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Person who shares experience, knowledge and wisdom about a particular occupation, their occupation or about the workplace in general.
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5 mins
tutor
Instructor sounds perfect to me, but if you are looking for a different term, maybe tutor could do. Coach and Sponsor, I don't think they fit, no. Teacher is too academic. Educator sounds like someone in a vuggestuen, nej. So...
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