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burger blauw

English translation: civilian blue


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21:02 May 9, 2009
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Dutch term or phrase: burger blauw
What shade of blue is this? I need a colour, not the Burgerblauw neighbourhood watch initiatives.
Yasdnil1
Dominican Republic
Local time: 04:52
English translation:civilian blue
Explanation:
In the context of (military) uniforms, this seems to be a valid term.

The police force also has issued new uniforms, doing away with the old military-green and adopting a more internationally recognized civilian blue and gray. ...
http://realitycheck.blogsome.com/ground-war-in-the-us-origin...

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Kitty Brussaard
Netherlands
Local time: 10:52
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3civilian blue
Kitty Brussaard
2azure
WIDIC


Discussion entries: 4





  

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azure


Explanation:
You need a colour (shade of blue).
Deep in my mind I remember "civil blue" conc. miniatures the colour of which is like azure.

WIDIC
Germany
Local time: 10:52
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman

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neutral  Jennifer Barnett: I think you mean 'civic blue'. Would that be as in police uniforms?
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civilian blue


Explanation:
In the context of (military) uniforms, this seems to be a valid term.

The police force also has issued new uniforms, doing away with the old military-green and adopting a more internationally recognized civilian blue and gray. ...
http://realitycheck.blogsome.com/ground-war-in-the-us-origin...



Kitty Brussaard
Netherlands
Local time: 10:52
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
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