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Weichmacher mehčalo
WeiBol belo olje
Werkzeugmaschine obdelovalni stroj
Wirkstoff učinkovina, učinkovita snov
VVirkungsgrad izkoristek
wirtschaftliche Arbeitsweise gospodarno
delovanje
Wolframdisulfid volffamov disulfid
Wollfett lanolin
Z
Zahigkeit židkost
Zahnradfett mast za zobnike
Ziindsystem sistem za vžig
Ziindwilligkeit vnetljivost, vžigljivost
Zusatze dodatki
Zweitakt-Motorol motorno olje za dvotakt¬
ne motoije
Zweitraffinat sekundami, stranski rafinat
zyklisch cikličen
Zylinderlaufbahn tekalna površina valja
Zylinderol cilindrsko olje, olje za valje
Zylinderschmierung mazanje valjev
Marjan Golobič
Veliki moderni poslovni, angleško-slovenski
slovar pod drobnogledom
Summary
The GreatModem English-Slovene Business Dictionary was compiled by Lidija Sega and pub-
lished in 1997. Since then, the author has successfully deflected several rather unflattering criti-
cal reviews. Most of them discussed the above dictionary in general terms, but the present cri-
tique takes a closer look at the specifics of this lexicographical publication.
Uvod
Imenovani slovaropisni izdelek je zagledal luč sveta leta 1997 in je od takrat naletel na mnogo
ugodnih kritik, pa tudi na nekaj manj ugodnih, ki pa jih je avtorica uspešno odbila. Sloje pred¬
vsem za posplošene ocene, pričujoči sestavek pa bolj podrobno obravnava to slovaropisno delo.
Str. Veliki moderni poslovni,
angleško-slovenski slovar (citati)
21 Srakovna literatura
26 Plače of abode, fixed/permanent abode
26 Keep abreast with development
28 Accept a decision - sprejeti sklep
29 Access card - vstopnica
29 Accession ofwealth - kopičenje
bogastva
Popravki in izboljšave
Strokovna literatura
Plače ofresidence, fixed/permanent residence
Keep abreast ofdevelopment
Adopt a decision - sprejeti sklep
Access card - Prepustnica
Accumulation ofvvealth - kopičenje bogastva

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73 The availability of this air ticket is 90
days. Ta letalska vozovnica velja 90 dni.
73 The last three months’ average of sales
was very good.
76 B.A. - diplomant (prve stopnj e)
filozofske/družboslovne fakultete
76 Academical background
83 Gold in bars
84 They agreed a deal to barter cars for com-
puters.
85 The sales manager signed batch of in-
voices.
87 Tumover increased by 20%, but starting
from a high base.
88 I ordered my stockbroker to buy/sell at
best.
89 The trade fair is biennial.
92 The award is final and binding for both
parties.
94 Block of flats - večstanovanj ska hiša,
94 Writing block
95 The company decided about an across-
the-board wage increase.
103 The bad harvest broke him.
103 The company was broken up in several
divisions.
107 We have built 10% for contingencies in
our cost forecast.
109 Go aboard a bus
109 Lets get down to do business.
116 We ask the reps to call in twice a month
to report the sales.
117 We have canvassed the staff about organ-
ising regular meals in the staffrestaurant.
118 She is capable ofvery quick calculating.
125 The bank was closed so I got some
money out of the cashpoint.
126 With every £20 ofpurchases, the customer
gets a cash voucher to the value of£2.
127 We deal only in the most expensive cat-
egories of camerass.
127 The recession caused many ofbankrupt-
This air ticket is valid 90 days. Ta letalska
vozovnica velja 90 dni.
The average ofthe last three months’ sales
was very good.
B.A. - diplomant druge stopnje filozofske/
dmžboslovne fakultete
Academic background
Gold bars
They agreed to barter cars for computers.
The sales manager signed a batch of invoices.
The tumover increased by 20%, but it started
from a high base.
I instructed my stockbroker to buy/sell at best.
The trade fair is held biennially.
The award is final and binding on both par¬
ties.
Block of flats - stanovanjski blok
Writing pad
The company decided for an across-the-board
wage increase.
The poor harvest broke him.
The company was broken up into several di¬
visions.
We have built 10% into our cost forecast for
contingencies.
Board the bus
Let’s get down to business.
We ask the reps to call in twice a month to re¬
port on the sales.
We have canvassed the staff about organising
regular meals in the staff cafeteria/canteen.
She is capable ofperforming very quick cal-
culations.
The bank was closed so I got some money
from the cashpoint.
The customer receives a £2 voucher for every
£20 purchase.
We deal only in the most expensive categories
ofcameras.
The recession caused many bankmptcies.
cies.
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132 The chances are against a profitable out-
come.
135 Repairs are chargeable to the occupiers.
139 They choose us from a large number of
candidates.
160 How do the sales this year compare with
last year’s?
180 Falling exchange rates have been a con-
tributory factor in/to the company’s loss
ofprofits.
188 We cannot do the costing until we have
details ofali the production expenditures.
189 Purchases are paid for at the counter.
189 European Council - Evropski svet, Svet
Evropske unije
194 Credit line - kreditna linija
200 Many withdrew their custom ofhis shop.
202 Fle introduces new customers and get’s a
cut of the salesman’s commission.
207 He has made a (great) deal ofmoney.
207 They agreed a package deal including
hardware and softvvare.
211 The value ofdollar has decreased by 5%.
215 The model has been deleted and is no
longer available.
216 We sent the documents by recorded de¬
livec
216 The work is highly skilled and demands
long training.
217 This article continues in demand.
221 He is derelict in his duty.
232 His knowledge of the market is to pre-
cious to be dispensed with.
234 Profits were distributed by the way of
dividends.
243 The $ 100 was a dud.
246 Be derelict in one’s duty
249 It is hardly economic for the company to
run its own warehouse.
257 Bill maturing at the end ofmonth
259 These shares are much enquired for.
263 Production this month has equalled the
month before.
The chances are against a favourable out-
come.
Repairs are chargeable to the occupants.
They chose us from a large number ofcandi¬
dates.
How do this year’s sales compare with last
year’s?
Falling exchange rates have been a contribut-
ing factor in/to the company’s loss ofprofits.
We cannot do the costing until we have ali the
details ofproduction expenditures.
Purchases are paid at the counter.
European Council - Evropski svet
Credit line - bančni limit
Many withdrew their custom from his shop.
He introduces new customers, and gets a cut
of the salesman’s commission.
He has made a great deal ofmoney.
They agreed on a package deal including
hardware and software.
The value of the dollar has decreased by 5%.
The model has been discontinued and is no
longer available.
We sent the documents by registered delivery.
The work requires a high škili level and many
years oftraining.
This article continues to be in demand.
He neglects his duties.
His knowledge of the market is too precious
to be dispensed with.
Profits were distributed by way of dividends.
The $ 100 bili was a dud.
Neglect one’s duties
It is hardly economical for the company to
run its own warehouse.
Bill maturing at the end ofthe month
These shares are in great demand.
This month’s production has equalled last
month’s production.
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266 Three firms put in estimates for the fitting
of the office.
266 It is not etiquette to ask a man about his
income.
270 The customs officials asked to examine
the inside ofthe car.
272 The main use ofmoney is as a medium of
exchange.
278 The company experienced a period of
real bad sales.
281 Our Capital resources are extended.
281 We seli to less developed countries on ex-
tended credit.
285 Failing prompt settlement ofyour ac-
count we shall stop supplies.
291 Fidelity is essential for a branch manager.
293 Where shall we get the necessary finance
for the project?
297 Fixed abode
308 Most airlines give business class the
same ffee allowance as the flrst class.
320 She bought the blouse with a gift voucher
for £10.
322 Her boutique shop is a little goldmine.
323 Goods selling like hotdogs
329 Your salary will be £32,000 gross.
333 Hague
340 Hereafter referred to as X
346 You cannot get money out of a bank out-
side banking hours.
359 Expenses of the company have increased
faster than the increase in the rate of in-
flation.
360 The increment of increase in priče is less
than was anticipated.
362 Our sales for 1991 indicate a move from
the home market to exports.
363 They offered him pay increase as an in-
ducement to stay.
369 Injuries that arise out and in the course of
employment
370 These shares are much inquired for.
3 91 Unfavourable issue of a lawsuit
Three firms put in estimates for the fitting out
of the office.
It is poor etiquette to ask a man about his in¬
come.
The customs officials wanted to search the
car’s interior.
Money is mainly used as a medium of ex-
change.
The company experienced a period ofvery
poor sales.
Our capital resources are exhausted.
We seli to developing countries on extended
credit.
We shall stop supplies, ifyou fail to settle
your account promptly.
Loyalty is essential for a branch manager.
Where shall we find the necessary fmances
for the project?
Fixed residence
Most airlines give business class and first
class the same baggage allowance.
She bought the blouse with a £10 gift
voucher.
Her boutique is a little goldmine.
Goods selling like hotcakes
Your gross salary will be £32,000.
The Hague
Hereinafter referred to as X
You cannot withdraw money from a bank out-
side banking hours.
Company expenses have increased faster than
the rate of inflation.
The increment ofpriče increase is less than
anticipated^
Our 1991 sales indicate a move from the
home market towards exports.
They offered him a pay increase as an induce-
ment to stay on.
Injuries that arise from and in the course of
employment
These shares are in great demand.
Unfavourable outcome of a lawsuit
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406 The decision has been put back for lack
ofup-to-date information.
409 Last year’s figures were bad, but they
were an improvement on those of the
year before last.
414 Leasing - zakup z obročnim ...
434 The terms ofthe loan are 8 years with an
interestrateof9%.
434 The warehouse is located near to the mo-
torway.
439 We hope to achieve better prices with no
lovvering of quality.
444 This is a well-known make ofcamera. To
je dobra/znana znamka kamer.
451 Ali computers -10% off the manufactur-
er’s recommended priče.
453 Dollar dropped below 1.50 German
marks - a benchmark with economic sig-
nificance.
457 We are getting out ofreal estate market.
457 She goes marketing twice a week.
459 M.A. diplomant druge stopnje filozofske/
družboslovne fakultete
462 Air ffeight is the fastest means ofgetting
stock to South Africa.
464 The main use ofmoney is as a medium of
exchange.
472 I insist that to be minuted.
473 Miss Smith is our marketing directrice.
474 The union was forced to moderate its
claims.
481 Costs are mounting up.
482 So much for our future cooperation.
Toliko (sem hotel reči) o našem bodočem
sodelovanju.
492 Give up a newspaper
500 Take a car’s number
501 He wrote an objective account ofwhat
happened.
501 Attain one’s object
503 Expenditure occasioned to sb.
523 He works for some designers’ outfit. Dela
za nekakšno/neko projektantsko firmo.
The decision has been postponed due to a lack
ofup-to-date information.
Last year’s figures were unfavourable, but
they were an improvement on those of the
year before last.
Purchase-hire contract - zakup z obročnim ...
The loan is for an 8-year period at a 9% inter-
est rate.
The warehouse is located near the motorway.
We hope to attain higher prices with no reduc-
tion in quality.
This is a well-known make ofcamera. To je
dobra/znana znamka fotoaparatov.
Ali computers are 10% off the manufacturer’s
recommended priče.
The dollar dropped below 1.50 German
marks, which is an economically significant
benchmark.
We are getting out of the real estate market.
She goes shopping tvvice a week.
M.A. magister filozofske/družboslovne
fakultete
Air transport is the fastest way of delivering
stock to South Africa.
Money is mainly used as a medium ofex-
change.
I insist that this be included in the minutes.
Miss Smith is our marketing manager.
The trade union was forced to moderate its
demands.
Costs are mounting.
So much for our future cooperation. Z našim
bodočim sodelovanjem ne bo torej nič.
Cancel the subscription to a newspaper
Take down the number ofa car
He gave an objective account of vvhat had
happened.
Attain one’s objective
Expenditure occasioned by sb.
He vvorks for a project design outfit. Dela za
nekakšno/neko projektantsko firmo.
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527 With the present over-capacity situation
in the airline industry the discounting of
tickets is widespread.
528 Unabsorbed overheads contributed to the
companies collapse.
532 They agreed a package deal, which in-
volves the installation ofthe equipment,
training of staff and maintenance.
542 Join with someone to form a partnership
544 He passed on his discoveries to his em-
ployer.
545 Exhibit one's passport
549 He paid £50 down and the rest in month
instalments.
555 1'like a pennyworth ofcandies, please.
556 Coloured people. pripadniki drugih ras
556 We need an average £25,000 per head per
anum.
561 Perpetrator of an attempt on a person’s
life - atentator
563 He has the right personality for this diffi-
cult post.
569 Complaints are piling up about the after-
sales Service.
573 The plea is guilty. Obtoženec izjavi, daje
kriv.
581 Immission ofpollutants
604 Our pricing policy aims at producing
maximum profits.
612 We cannot do the costing until we have
details ofali the production expenditure.
627 The costs of the čase will be bom by the
prosecution.
630 The onus ofproving...
644 Queer - čuden, sumljiv, na slabem glasu,
queer transaction, be in queer Street
644 Open-end question
646 When complaining please quote the serial
number printed on the box.
650 The family raises beans, wheat and sugar
beet.
650 A company with worldwide ramifications
- dmžba s po vsem svetu razširjenim
omrežjem podružnic
Ticket discounting is widespread due to the
current over-capacity situation in the airline
industry.
Unabsorbed overheads contributed to the
company’s collapse.
They agreed on a package deal which in-
cludes equipment installation and mainte¬
nance as well as staff training.
Joint someone in a partnership
He passed his discoveries on to his employer.
Show/present one's passport
He paid £50 down and the rest in monthly in¬
stalments.
I'd like a pennyworth ofcandies, please.
Persons ofmixed race
We need an average of£25,000 per head per
annum.
Assassin - atentator
He has the right personality for this demand-
ing post.
Complaints about the after-sales service are
piling up.
The defendant pleads guilty. Obtoženec
izjavi, daje kriv.
Emission ofpollutants
Our pricing policy is aimed at producing
maximum profits.
We cannot do the costing until we have ali the
details ofproduction expenditures.
The costs of the čase will be borne by the
prosecution.
the onus ofproof...
/
open-ended question
When filing a complaint, please quote the se¬
rial number printed on the box.
The family grows beans, wheat and sugar
beets.
A company with branches worldwide -
dmžba s podružnicami po vsem Svetu
86 MOSTOVI 1999/XXXIII
664 Be glad to reciprocate in similar kind
665 We find from our records that our invoice
number 1234 has not been paid.
666 We sent the documents by recorded de¬
livec
672 Under the terms ofreference of the com-
mittee, it can not investigate complaints
ffom the public.
681 His estate was left to his wife with re-
mainder to his son.
682 Please kindly remit by check.
694 The meeting resolved that a minimum
should be paid.
697 The membership of a private company is
restricted to 50.
700 We can any time retrieve our sales figures
from the Computer.
710 Prices have rocketed.
714 Rule a possibility out
716 The workers were sacked because they
went on strike.
720 Newspapers are on šale everywhere.
727 Start from the scratch
743 The parties agree to settle ali disputes
arising out of this agreement in an amica-
ble way.
744 There are two altematives with shadings
inbetween.
749 The lorry has shed its load on the road.
751 Shipment is the cheapest form of trans¬
port.
759 Šink in the social scale
760 The situation has aggravated.
761 Slaughter - 1 AGR klanje
762 Slip of tongue
766 Soil - 1 umazanija
767 (magnetic) sound recorder -TEH
magnetofon
769 Speak off the records
770 Special school for educationally subnor-
mal children
770 The company’s area of specialization is
Computer programs.
771 Liberty of speech
be glad to reciprocate
According to our records, our invoice number
1234 has not been paid.
The documents were sent by registered deliv-
ery.
Under its terms of reference, the committee
cannot investigate complaints ffom the pub¬
lic.
His estate was left to his wife with the re-
mainder going to his son.
Please remit payment by check.
It was resolved at the meeting that a minimum
should be paid.
Membership in a private company is re¬
stricted to 50.
The sales figures can be retrieved from the
Computer at any time.
Prices have skyrocketed.
Rule out a possibility.
The workers were sacked because they had
gone on strike.
Newspapers are sold everywhere.
Start ffom scratch
The parties agree to settle ali disputes arising
from this agreement in an amicable way.
There are two altematives with shadings in
between.
The lorry spilled its load on the road.
Shipment by water is the cheapest.
Decline in social status
The situation has been aggravated.
Slaughter- 1 AGR zakol
Slip of the tongue
Soil — 1 zemlja
Tape recorder - TEH magnetofon
Speak off the record
School for intellectually challenged children
The company’s area of specialization is soft-
ware.
Freedom of speech

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899 Investing in a unit trust reduces risks of
small investors.
901 Unlisted telephone AM - zasebni
telefonski priključek
902 The company has already eliminated a
number ofunprofitable product lines.
905 He was upgraded. - Napredoval je.
908 Utilization ofwaste products - reciklaža
914 There are too many uncontrollable vari-
ables for any real plannings.
914 The invoice includes VAT at 11%.
915 People should not look upon the Institute
as a vehicle for introducing Westem tech-
nology.
923 With every $20 ofpurchases, the cus-
tomer gets a cash voucher to the value of
$2 .
926 Station wagon - kombi
930 The warranty covers the exchange ofde-
fective parts but not labour costs.
950 Bread is wrapped in plastic wrappers.
Investing in a unit trust reduces the risks of
small investors.
Unlisted telephone number AM - zasebni
telefonski priključek
The company has already discontiriued a
number ofunprofitable product lines.
He was promoted/upgraded. -Napredoval je.
Recycling - reciklaža
There are too many unpredictable variables
for any realistic planning.
The invoice includes 11% VAT.
The Institute should not be considered as a
vehicle ofWestem technology.
The customer receives a $2 voucher for every
$20 purchase.
Station wagon - karavan
The warranty covers the replacement ofde-
fective parts but not labour costs.
Bread is packaged in plastic wrappers.
Lidija Šega
Popravki slovarja za Mostove
Resnično sem vesela, da sije Marjan Golobič
vzel čas in podrobneje pregledal besedišče
mojega poslovnega slovarja ter predlagal vr¬
sto popravkov in koristnih izboljšav. Še bolj
vesela sem, da so zdaj objavljeni v Mostovih;
prvič zato, ker so prevajalci pomemben upo¬
rabnik tega slovarja in je že med kolegi prav,
da so prvi seznanjeni tudi z izboljšavami, in
drugič zato, ker je to lepa spodbuda in še en
poziv vsem drugim, da opozorijo na napake,
ki sojih pri svojem delu gotovo našli, in pred¬
lagajo izboljšave.
Ne bi sicer rada polemizirala z Marjanovo
trditvijo, da »uspešno odbijam manj ugodne
kritike«, pa vendarle naj mi bo dovoljeno reči
k njegovim izboljšavam nekaj besed v poja¬
snilo.
Vsem napakam v slovarju se res ni bilo
mogoče izogniti, čeprav nas je bilo pod vods¬
tvom urednice Mojce Hočevar kar nekaj, ki
smo ga nekajkrat »prečesali« in vsakokrat še
kaj odkrili. Napake še iščemo in popravljamo
in res hvala za vsako opozorilo nanje.
Drugače je s samo izbiro besedišča in be¬
sednih zvez. Ne kot izgovor za napake, ki so
se prikradle v angleško besedilo, ampak v po-