https://www.proz.com/kudoz/english-to-german/mechanics-mech-engineering/1261011-finial.html
This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. English to German
  3. Mechanics / Mech Engineering

finial

German translation: Abschlusselement/-stück

22:18 Feb 19, 2006
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / clocks, lamps
English term or phrase: finial
Context is a wall clock. Here are the instructions (for reference): Drill two holes where clock will be hung. Insert one anchor into each of the holes. Align holes in bracket over drilled holes. Insert screws through bracket and tighten. Holding clock case in one hand, insert post through hole in bracket top. Place washer over post top. Place finial over post and tighten.

It is the decorative part. There is a picture at http://www2.otto.de/otto-6161.php, but I just cannot find the RIGHT German term. I have searched Schmitt, Ernst, Kucera and DeVries, as well as the Internet, and found a number of possibilities, but nothing definitive.

Knauf? Endstück? Abschlusselement?

TIA
Kristina M (X)
Local time: 20:32
German translation:Abschlusselement/-stück
Explanation:
Abschlusselement oder -stück, wie du ja schon selbst vorgeschlagen hast, finde ich am neutralsten, da man hier offenbar weder von einer Spitze (spitz) noch von Knauf (rund) reden kann.
Selected response from:

Carla Schaudt
Local time: 02:32
Grading comment
Thanks. Abschlusselement is what I ended up using. I guess I was hoping for something more definitive and specific, but some confirmation is good anyway.
2 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1Knauf
Maya Jurt
4Endstück
Tradesca (X)
3Spitze
Susanne Rindlisbacher
3Abschlusselement/-stück
Carla Schaudt


  

Answers


15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Knauf


Explanation:
*


    Reference: http://www.highlandlighting.com/finial-standard.htm
    Reference: http://www.thejadedragon.net/ChineseArts/pekingglass/14280/i...
Maya Jurt
Switzerland
Local time: 02:32
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in FrenchFrench

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Tradesca (X): Ein Knauf ist laut Duden ein kugel-, birnen- oder knopfartiger Griff. Das Teil auf dem Bild ist spitz.
3 mins
  -> so spitz ist der Knauf auf dem Bild nicht.
agree  Brandis (X): ich bin wohl völlig daneben.
4 mins
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Endstück


Explanation:
Endstück finde ich vollkommen in Ordnung. Abschlusselement auch. Unter Knauf stelle ich mir eher etwas Rundes vor. Spitze könnte man vielleicht auch noch sagen.


Tradesca (X)
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Spitze


Explanation:
würde ich sagen

Susanne Rindlisbacher
Portugal
Local time: 01:32
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Abschlusselement/-stück


Explanation:
Abschlusselement oder -stück, wie du ja schon selbst vorgeschlagen hast, finde ich am neutralsten, da man hier offenbar weder von einer Spitze (spitz) noch von Knauf (rund) reden kann.


Carla Schaudt
Local time: 02:32
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 2
Grading comment
Thanks. Abschlusselement is what I ended up using. I guess I was hoping for something more definitive and specific, but some confirmation is good anyway.
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations