studs and rivets

German translation: Nieten

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English term or phrase:studs and rivets
German translation:Nieten
Entered by: Alexander Schleber (X)

02:00 Nov 19, 2001
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / metal manufacturing
English term or phrase: studs and rivets
from a manufacturer's list of products that have to do with buttons, metal garment accessories in general

Bolzen und Nieten hört sich in diesem Zusammenhang etwas grob an. Any ideas?
Pegmoe
Nieten
Explanation:
Oxford Duden specifically gives "Niete" as the translation for stud, in the case of clothes. However, rivet is also translated as Niete. So I think you should combine the two and make one term of it.
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Alexander Schleber (X)
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Local time: 09:17
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Summary of answers provided
5 +2Nieten
Alexander Schleber (X)
4 +1Stift/Stiftschraube und Niete
Sabine Tietge
4Stifte und Nieten
Rainer Zohsel


  

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Stift/Stiftschraube und Niete


Explanation:
stud n AUTO Nase f, Schaftschraube f, Stehbolzen m, Stift m, CONST Gerippe nt, MECHAN ENG Gewindebolzen m, chain Steg m, short pin Stiftschraube f, MECHANICS Stift m, PROD ENG Stiftbolzen m

rivet n CONST, MECHANICS Niet m, Niete f



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Sabine Tietge
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agree  Johanna Timm, PhD
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Nieten


Explanation:
Oxford Duden specifically gives "Niete" as the translation for stud, in the case of clothes. However, rivet is also translated as Niete. So I think you should combine the two and make one term of it.

Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 09:17
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
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agree  sabmarina (X)
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agree  Michaela Baker
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Stifte und Nieten


Explanation:
stud = Stift, Nagel
rivet = Niet(e)
Alternative zu Nieten: Nietverbindungen

Rainer Zohsel
Germany
Local time: 09:17
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