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Morr Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Malt

Dear Teachers,
I am trying to translate an article on the beer industry into English. Here's one sentence I translated:
'In beer, (the) malt should not exceed a certain percentage level'
My native language does not have articles. I am thinking that either 'malt' or 'the' malt looks fine here, where 'malt' is any malt used and 'the malt' is the malt that's already there. I think I can use either one, but I am not sure.
What do you say, native speakers?
Thank you for your help.
  

Top answer

morr In beer, (the) The malt in beer should not exceed a certain percentage level. I believe the sentence above is what you want. CJ

— CalifJim

  • morr In beer, (the) The malt in beer should not exceed a certain percentage level.
  • I believe the sentence above is what you want.
  • CJ
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morrIn beer, (the) The malt in beer should not exceed a certain percentage level.
I believe the sentence above is what you want.

CJ
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CalifJimI believe the sentence above is what you want.
Yes, CalifJim, that's much better. Thank you. Can I ask you if it's wrong to say:

"Malt in beer should not exceed a certain percentage level."

because it's correct to me to say: "Malt in beer is a bad idea" (meaning "any malt in beer is a bad idea").
You wouldn't say, "The paint in be
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morrCan I ask you if it's wrong to say:"Malt in beer should not exceed a certain percentage level."
You can, and it isn't.
morrYou wouldn't say, "The paint in beer is a bad idea", you'd just say "paint", wouldn't you?
No. Yes.

CJ
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CalifJimYou can, and it isn't.
CalifJimNo. Yes.
Thank you. You put a smile on my face. You make learning English a pleasure and much fun.
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