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29. December 2003, 09:25:05

andreas

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Subject: Names of new pieces in other languages

Is there any translation of new pieces names (Chancellor and Archibishop) in other languages? In particular, I am interested in German and Russian translations.

29. December 2003, 10:59:19

Caissus

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Subject: Re: Names of new pieces in other languages

Ich denke auf Deutsch doch einfach "Kanzler" und "Kardinal".

29. December 2003, 11:09:08

rabbitoid

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Subject: Re: Names of new pieces in other languages

not good, think of the abbreviations for notation. how about Erzbischof?

29. December 2003, 11:17:47

Caissus

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Subject: Re: Names of new pieces in other languages

Okay,the abbreviations is an argument (many K`s),but then better for the Chancellor: "Marschall" = M,the other usual synonym for this piece and "Bischof" = B,or we use the more usual "Kardinal" and the abbreviation "C"

29. December 2003, 14:46:48

Grim Reaper

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Subject: Re: Names of new pieces in other languages

From the perspective of the Roman Catholic Church, there are Bishops, Archbishops, and 'special Archbishops' that are candidates for becoming the next Pope called Cardinals. You can be an Archbishop and still not be a Cardinal, but all Cardinals are at least Archbishops.

I am not sure if that adds clarity or confusion.

A Chancellor should be easier to translate into German, since that is an official Title of State. A Chancellor in American lingo can also be someone of Academic importance at a University.