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Kait

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A little translation question
« on: April 28, 2017, 01:50:02 pm »
Hi !

I don't know if this is the right board but english isn't my native language and there is a sentence in a titan's description that I can't understand.

"It has a feathered wings and it has an austere look about it."

Could somebody explain to me what does that mean, please ?

Thanks !
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PatrikLundell

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Re: A little translation question
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2017, 02:10:41 pm »
Stern/spartan, I'd say. I would recommend trying to google the word, e.g. "austere translate <your language>".
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Re: A little translation question
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2017, 03:03:37 pm »
Extremely plain and simple.
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Re: A little translation question
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2017, 04:53:55 pm »
Quote from: Bumber on May 03, 2017, 03:03:37 pm
Extremely plain and simple.
Plus aloof, when used in context of a being's description
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Fearless Son

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Re: A little translation question
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2017, 07:00:35 pm »
"Austere" generally refers to a way of presenting oneself.  According to Dictionary.com, it has the following meanings:
  • severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding:
    an austere teacher.
  • rigorously self-disciplined and severely moral; ascetic; abstinent:
    the austere quality of life in the convent.
  • grave; sober; solemn; serious:
    an austere manner.
  • without excess, luxury, or ease; simple; limited; severe:
    an austere life.
  • severely simple; without ornament:
    austere writing.
  • lacking softness; hard:
    an austere bed of straw.
  • rough to the taste; sour or harsh in flavor.
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