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hirsekorngroß

English translation: the size of a millet grain


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German term or phrase:hirsekorngroß
English translation:the size of a millet grain
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15:48 Jul 15, 2010
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Science - Agriculture / grains
German term or phrase: hirsekorngroß
This is actually from a German medical report, but the question may be more appropriate for agriculture. In a German medical report, as part of surgery, two small growths are described as "hirsekorngroß". I know that this means the size of a millet grain, but how can I better describe this for an American medical worker? I don't think most Americans know how big a millet grain is.

Thanks!
Stephen R Schoening
United States
Local time: 20:49
the size of a millet grain
Explanation:
but you may want to use another comparison

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Note added at 5 mins (2010-07-15 15:53:25 GMT)
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or grain of millet

or the size of a pinhead/pinhead sized
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franglish
Local time: 03:49
Grading comment
Thanks franglish,
I used the literal "size of a millet grain" as you suggested, but I also used your "size of a pinhead" alternative as a note for those who may not know how big a millet grain is.
Stephen
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +6
the size of a millet grain


Explanation:
but you may want to use another comparison

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Note added at 5 mins (2010-07-15 15:53:25 GMT)
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or grain of millet

or the size of a pinhead/pinhead sized

franglish
Local time: 03:49
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks franglish,
I used the literal "size of a millet grain" as you suggested, but I also used your "size of a pinhead" alternative as a note for those who may not know how big a millet grain is.
Stephen

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  John Speese: Certainly Americans know what millet is. It is very common in birdfeed, both for wild birds and pet birds. And certain types of lawn grasses are also millets.
31 mins
  -> Thanks, John. Didn't know the name also applies to some lawn grasses, learned something new!
agree  Goldcoaster
34 mins
  -> Thanks, Goldcoaster
agree  philgoddard: I agree it's an unusual comparison, but I don't see any point in changing it.
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Phil. I'd never come across it, either.
neutral  Cilian O'Tuama: I'd guess that "Hirse" is more likely to be in common vernacular than "millet". I think the first time I encountered "millet" anywhere was when I looked up "Hirse". But I can only speak for myself. May be a used med. term.
5 hrs
  -> I agree it's rather unexpected, Cilian, that is why I also proposed the more readily understood pinhead sized, just in case...
agree  David Wigtil: If Namibians have never seen snow (few probably have), must we then avoid or alter texts with "snow" in them? An old, pointless dispute! Millet meant nothing to me for years, but my wife has always known about it (lifetime Americans both). Stupid ME!!
6 hrs
  -> Indeed, David. Thank you!
agree  Nicole Schnell: With John.
7 hrs
  -> Thank you, Nicole
agree  diamond 102: I'd heard of millet, but didn't know exactly what it was until I had to also look up "Hirse" one day. I don't think it would cause problems though. I think most people know that it is a grain and therefore quite small.
22 hrs
  -> Thanks, Nicole. Millet is quite delicious,you can use it instead of couscous grain (ground durum wheat).
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