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náročná ideová koncepce oslavy rodu

English translation: ambitious

10:52 Jan 27, 2024
Czech to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Czech term or phrase: náročná ideová koncepce oslavy rodu
Hlavním účelem sálu a jeho prvotřídní umělecké výzdoby bylo poukázat na starobylost a zásluhy původně bavorského rodu Althanů, působících v roli vojevůdců, diplomatů a úředníků ve službách římských císařů. Sochy deseti nejvýznamnějších předků v nadživotní velikosti z dílny rakouského sochaře Tobiase Krackera lemují obvod sálu, *náročná ideová koncepce oslavy rodu* pak vrcholí velkolepou freskou v celé ploše klenby od dalšího vynikajícího barokního umělce Johanna Michaela Rottmayera.

Any suggestions on how to translate this phrase?
How do you understand "náročná" here? Can it be understood in more than one way?
Dylan Edwards
United Kingdom
Local time: 08:11
English translation:ambitious
Explanation:
Yes, theoretically it’s ambiguous, and if you want to keep that ambiguity, I reckon something like “ambitious” is a good candidate.

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Note added at 1 hr (2024-01-27 12:23:47 GMT)
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Oh, Šárka made me realise you‘re looking for a translation of the entire phrase. Sorry. Your options for “ideová koncepce” might be a bit limited. Šárka’s suggestion of “conceptual design”, or perhaps just “concept”. Then the tricky bit at the end. “Celebration of lineage” is what springs to mind immediately. Again, Šárka’s “house” is a great idea. “Celebration of the House of Althan(n)”?
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Stuart Hoskins
Local time: 09:11
Grading comment
Thank you. I like "ambitious".
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1ambitious
Stuart Hoskins
3a challenging conception of the family name celebration
Ivan Šimerka
3the complex/grand/bold conception of the commemoration of the House
Alena Pohludková


  

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39 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
a challenging conception of the family name celebration


Explanation:
What can I say: I admire these spokespeople who have nothing to say, but want to make what they say look insightful and noble

Ivan Šimerka
Czech Republic
Local time: 09:11
Native speaker of: Native in CzechCzech
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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
ambitious


Explanation:
Yes, theoretically it’s ambiguous, and if you want to keep that ambiguity, I reckon something like “ambitious” is a good candidate.

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Note added at 1 hr (2024-01-27 12:23:47 GMT)
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Oh, Šárka made me realise you‘re looking for a translation of the entire phrase. Sorry. Your options for “ideová koncepce” might be a bit limited. Šárka’s suggestion of “conceptual design”, or perhaps just “concept”. Then the tricky bit at the end. “Celebration of lineage” is what springs to mind immediately. Again, Šárka’s “house” is a great idea. “Celebration of the House of Althan(n)”?

Stuart Hoskins
Local time: 09:11
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Thank you. I like "ambitious".
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you, this is useful. I've used "House" quite a lot. Wouldn't rule out using it again.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sarka Rubkova: conceptual design of the house celebration
54 mins
  -> Thanks, Šárka. You should put it as a separate answer - much more informative than my single-word attempt.
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2 days 3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
the complex/grand/bold conception of the commemoration of the House


Explanation:
I would understand "náročná" here as complex. I think that "grand" and "bold" could be also good ways to go. I would also prefer to use "commemoration" rather than "celebration".

Alena Pohludková
Czech Republic
Local time: 09:11
Works in field
Native speaker of: Czech
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you for the suggestions.

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