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tłumacz-opiekun?


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Polonius3Threads: 1,005
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Joined: Apr 11, 08 ♂ 		 Oct 8, 10, 12:30    #1
An tłumacz-opiekun is an interpreter who helps and handles things for the person in his/her charge, a przewodnik-opiekun in addition to interpreting is also a tour guide. How would we translate those two concepts into good English?
In general opiekun can be a pain in the bum as it can be used to mean:
Someone caring for minors: guardian, fostrer parent
Someone caring for an invalid: carer, care-giver
At uni: tutor
Prof overseeing dissertation: adviser
Someoen maintainign order at teenage activities: chaperone
Nanny: baby-minder
In US schools: home-room teacher
Indeed opiekun is one of the most prolific Polish words. Know any other uses?
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Joined: Nov 16, 07 ♂ 		 Oct 8, 10, 15:49    #2
Polonius3:
Know any other uses?

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Joined: Dec 25, 07 ♂ 		 Oct 8, 10, 15:50    #3
A lecturer overseeing a dissertation is a supervisor.

Caretaker would be more the crux of the matter.
Polonius3Threads: 1,005
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Joined: Apr 11, 08 ♂ 		 Oct 8, 10, 21:40    #4
In the US (maybe also Canada) the term major professor can also be used for someone overseeing a disseration. The main coruse of study is called a major and the secondary course - a minor. Someone can therefore have na przykład - a history major and Russian. minor. I reckon in some parts of the world saying 'she has a French major' might suggest she was dating frog brass.


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