Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Fingerspitzengefühl
English translation:
high precision; superior precision
Added to glossary by
Rowan Morrell
Feb 13, 2003 23:52
21 yrs ago
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German term
New Zealand
Committed to the Customer
Native in: English (Variant: New Zealand) 
Works in: French to English, German to English, Spanish to English
Fingerspitzengefühl (here)
German to English
Medical
Medical: Instruments
Ultrasound Device
"Gelb – Fingerspitzengefühl in der Endodontie.
"Gelb steht für effektive Pulpektomie und endodontische Aufbereitung mit Hilfe der Endodontie-Einsätze. Das Leistungsprofil ist so konfiguriert, dass durch die hydrodynamischen Ultraschallwellen eine sehr gute Entfernung des pulpalen Gewebes erfolgt ohne dabei die natürlichen Strukturen des Zahnes in Mitleidenschaft zu ziehen."
This is from a brochure for an ultrasound device. A feature of this device is colour coding for different functions.
I know that "Fingerspitzengefühl" can mean "tact" or "intuition", but here I get the feeling it's meant fairly literally, and I'm wondering what might a good way to phrase this. TIA for your help.
"Gelb steht für effektive Pulpektomie und endodontische Aufbereitung mit Hilfe der Endodontie-Einsätze. Das Leistungsprofil ist so konfiguriert, dass durch die hydrodynamischen Ultraschallwellen eine sehr gute Entfernung des pulpalen Gewebes erfolgt ohne dabei die natürlichen Strukturen des Zahnes in Mitleidenschaft zu ziehen."
This is from a brochure for an ultrasound device. A feature of this device is colour coding for different functions.
I know that "Fingerspitzengefühl" can mean "tact" or "intuition", but here I get the feeling it's meant fairly literally, and I'm wondering what might a good way to phrase this. TIA for your help.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | high-precision (endodontics) |
Johanna Timm, PhD
|
| 5 | ultra sensitive contact |
Ellen Zittinger
|
| 4 | a very delicate touch |
swisstell
|
| 3 | sure-handedness |
Cilian O'Tuama
|
Proposed translations
+1
34 mins
Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Canada
Native in German
Canada
Friendly, fast & certified!
Native in: German (Variants: Swiss, Platt / Nieder (Low German), Austrian, Germany)
Works in: English to German, German to English, German
Related KudoZ points
:
40
Selected
high-precision (endodontics)
or: for ultimate accuracy in endodontic procedures
or: superior precision for highly sensitive areas
or: superior precision for highly sensitive areas
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you all for your suggestions. I have decided that I like "high-precision" or maybe "superior precision" the best. I think that will work quite well here. Thanks once again - I appreciate your help."
6 mins
a very delicate touch
I would think
31 mins
Ellen Zittinger
Native in German
&
English
Educator/Realtor/Securities Rep/Agent
Native in: English 
, German
Works in: English to German, German to English
ultra sensitive contact
ultra sensitive touch,
or highly sensitive
or highly sensitive
1 hr
Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
Quality Translations since 1986
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English, German, and 6 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
25
sure-handedness
just a (very late) thought
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