Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Alter Hase

English translation:

old salt/sea dog

Added to glossary by Kim Metzger
Jun 26, 2002 11:06
21 yrs ago
German term

Alter Hase

German to English Social Sciences Ships, Sailing, Maritime Yachting
Hi again:::
What’s a great way to say ‘Alter Hase’ in reference to a sailor in English?
Thanks, Gunilla
Proposed translations (English)
4 +7 old salt/sea dog
4 +2 old hand

Proposed translations

+7
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old salt/sea dog

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agree Elvira Stoianov
3 mins
agree lone (X)
8 mins
agree Louise Mawbey
17 mins
agree Jack Doughty
45 mins
agree Alexander Schleber (X) : yes , better
1 hr
agree Heather Starastin
2 hrs
agree Steffen Walter
4 hrs
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+2
2 mins

old hand

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agree Karin Walker (X)
6 mins
agree Gillian Scheibelein
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