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spandrel

Norwegian translation: brystning

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English term or phrase:spandrel
Norwegian translation:brystning

17:04 Aug 2, 2011
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English to Norwegian translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Construction
English term or phrase: spandrel
Meaning the part of the frame that is above and below the window.
Katarzyna Lewandowska, PhD
Poland
Local time: 06:17
brystning
Explanation:
Hi Kat,

"Spandrel" is "brystning" in Norwegian (see references).

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Morten Wallentinsen
Spain
Local time: 06:17
Grading comment
Mange takk! :))))
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Summary of answers provided
4brystning
Morten Wallentinsen
3spandrill
Jande


  

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49 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
brystning


Explanation:
Hi Kat,

"Spandrel" is "brystning" in Norwegian (see references).



Example sentence(s):
  • Betegner også den del av veggen som ligger mellom gulvet og vinduets underkant.
  • Ved lavere brystning (avstand fra gulv til glass) enn 80 cm...

    Reference: http://snl.no/brystning/vern_om_balkong
    Reference: http://www.natre.no/files/files/Prisliste2011.pdf
Morten Wallentinsen
Spain
Local time: 06:17
Native speaker of: Native in Norwegian (Bokmal)Norwegian (Bokmal), Native in NorwegianNorwegian
PRO pts in category: 20
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Mange takk! :))))
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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
spandrill


Explanation:
It is the unused part between the arch and rectangular frame. Can be more widely used for similar parts in architecture.

http://tilknytningsomsorg.no/forum/archive/index.php/t-2155....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spandrel

http://www.onlineordbog.dk/wordnet/no/5e/spandril.php

Jande
Australia
Local time: 14:17
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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