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Und außerdem ist ein so wunderbarer Geruch in der Luft, jedenfalls spürte ich es so in meiner Stube, ein Geruch wie von fauligem Kielwasser.
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And furthermore, there is such a peculiar smell in the air—at least, that is how I sensed it in my room—a smell like stinking backwash.
Translated by markvanroode 8671 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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And furthermore, there is such a peculiar scent in the air—at least, that is how I sensed it in my room—a scent like rotting wake-water.
Translated by markvanroode 8671 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Welcome back home, Wendy!

 by markvanroode 1 month, 2 weeks ago

:)) Hello Mark, I'm back on board after a stint in Scotland!

 by Merlin57 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thanks, Wendy.

 by markvanroode 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mark, actually, because in English the word 'scent' is generally equated with perfume, as in something pleasant, how about 'a smell like stinking backwash.' ?

 by Merlin57 1 month, 2 weeks ago

oder Mark: a scent like stinking backwash.

 by Merlin57 1 month, 2 weeks ago