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thuiskomertje

English translation: space-saver, emergency spare


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Dutch term or phrase:thuiskomertje
English translation:space-saver, emergency spare
Entered by: Frank Hesse
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09:53 Feb 2, 2007
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Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / tyres
Dutch term or phrase: thuiskomertje
Er zijn nog wel meer autoconcepten waarbij een reservewiel – ofwel volledig ofwel een ‘thuiskomertje’ – behoorlijk in de weg kan zitten.
Does anyone have a nice suggestion for this one? Thanks
Frank Hesse
Thailand
space-saver, emergency spare
Explanation:
These are commonly called 'space-savers' or 'emergency spares'.
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Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 23:20
Grading comment
Thank you Chris (and everyone else). A practical term indeed.
Frank
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Summary of answers provided
4 +5space-saver, emergency spare
Chris Hopley
4. . .that will get you home . . .
Marijke Mayer
4temporary spare wheelCJG
3compact spare (tyre)Margreet Logmans
3mini spare tyre
Michaël Temmerman


  

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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
compact spare (tyre)


Explanation:
Dit lijkt me de Engelse term, al is het wel wat formeler dan de Nederlandse.


    Reference: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/owning/tyre_care_and_how_to...
Margreet Logmans
Netherlands
Local time: 23:20
Native speaker of: Dutch
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6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
mini spare tyre


Explanation:
vb.: http://www.kwik-fit.com/spare-tyres.asp

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Note added at 8 mins (2007-02-02 10:02:32 GMT)
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Toch beter "wheel", zoals cjguy voorstelt.
Maar "mini" vind ik qua stijl dichter aanleunen bij "thuiskomertje" dan gewoon "temporary".

Michaël Temmerman
Costa Rica
Local time: 15:20
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
space-saver, emergency spare


Explanation:
These are commonly called 'space-savers' or 'emergency spares'.



    Reference: http://forum.rac.co.uk/showthread.php?t=258
    Reference: http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/04/27/1082831569221.h...
Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 23:20
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 28
Grading comment
Thank you Chris (and everyone else). A practical term indeed.
Frank

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jack den Haan
7 mins

agree  Harry Borsje: space-saver pinpoints exactly the reason for manufacturers to fit these; reduced specs are just the logical consequence
9 mins

agree  Michaël Temmerman: space-saver lijkt me perfect:-)
1 hr

agree  Saskia Steur
2 hrs

agree  Dennis Seine: with Harry and Michael
6 hrs
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
temporary spare wheel


Explanation:
a 'thuiskomertje'is not a full spare wheel, but literally just to get you home.

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Note added at 13 mins (2007-02-02 10:06:57 GMT)
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You should look at your text - the temporary spare wheel is not always smaller, but often not with a proper hubcap and not to the full specifications of the normal wheels on the car.


    Reference: http://www.autoebid.com/carDetails.asp?locator=30510
CJG
Netherlands
Local time: 23:20
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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35 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
. . .that will get you home . . .


Explanation:
All options provided here are viable of course. But if the text is loosely written, I'd write in the same vein.

Marijke Mayer
Netherlands
Local time: 23:20
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
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