Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Swedish term or phrase:
betyg
English translation:
reference; testimonial
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Sven Petersson
Sep 8, 2007 08:14
16 yrs ago
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Swedish term
betyg
Swedish to English
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Human Resources
Personnel matters
"Intyg och betyg" In connection with employment references, leaving certificates, etc. What is the different between intyg and betyg?
Proposed translations
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| 5 +3 | reference; testimonial |
Sven Petersson
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| 4 | marks / grades |
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Change log
Sep 10, 2007 08:44: Sven Petersson Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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reference; testimonial
"Betyg" implies that the document is judgmental [reference; testimonial, or character (for servants), or school-leaving certificate; diploma (should that be applicable)], "intyg" implies that the document is not judgmental (examples: 1. "Mr. xx was employed by us from yy to zz". 2. "Mr. xx was unable to work between yy and zz due to illness."
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marks / grades
"betyg" is usually connected with education, the kind of marks you get on an essay or on a particular school subject. "intyg" normally is a certificate that is provided by someone of authority who can certify your credentials.
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