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06:35 Nov 14, 2009
German to English translations [PRO] Marketing - Architecture / Hotel Brochure
German term or phrase:Trichterfenster
"Auch die Eingangstüre und die zur Arvenstube führenden Trichterfenster erinnern noch an das alte ABC Bauernhaus."
From a Swiss hotel brochure. The hotel seems to be some sort of converted farmhouse. Anyway, I have no idea whatsoever what a "Trichterfenster" is. Obviously, it's a window of some sort, but the Trichter part has got me completely beat. Cone or funnel-shaped windows??? TIA for your help.
Explanation: German word is descriptive, technical term, dating to 13th century buildings in the greater Alpine region. Trichterfenster are set deep into outside walls, with the outer rim or wall opening several times the diametre of the actual window (pane). Also used in modern, state-of-that-art houses, because of excellent insulation qualities, taking in light and warmth, but not passing heat to the outside.
Explanation: German word is descriptive, technical term, dating to 13th century buildings in the greater Alpine region. Trichterfenster are set deep into outside walls, with the outer rim or wall opening several times the diametre of the actual window (pane). Also used in modern, state-of-that-art houses, because of excellent insulation qualities, taking in light and warmth, but not passing heat to the outside.
Tom Feise Switzerland Local time: 00:51 Meets criteria Native speaker of: English, German PRO pts in category: 4
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