Brunnenanlagen

English translation: well systems

15:50 Jun 23, 2004

German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture

German term or phrase: Brunnenanlagen

Context:
Die Kopfstelle für Wernesgrün befindet sich außerhalb des Ortes auf einer landwirtschaftlichen Nutzfläche in einem massiven Gebäude in der Nähe der Brunnenanlagen der Brauerei.

"Helpless" translation ;-): well systems

Kenneth Beattie KudoZ activity Questions: 193 (2 open) (5 without valid answers) Answers: 2
Local time: 03:12

English translation:well systems

Explanation:
I don't think you have much choice here. Most likely, the brewery has its own water supply, and this is what is referred to here. Well system is well-documented by google.

Selected response from:

Melanie Nassar
United States
Local time: 05:12

Grading comment

Thanks, although there might be something which explains this better (i.e. a more elegant solution), I'm going to use this one
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

3 +1

well systems

Melanie Nassar

spring

David Moore (X)

Fountains

MichaelRS (X)

Answers

45 mins confidence:

Fountains

Explanation:
... is what I would normally think, but it sounds a bit strange in front of a brewery.

If they brew the beer from wells or somethink like that, then ... wells.

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Note added at 57 mins (2004-06-23 16:48:39 GMT)
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From this website (of the brewery in question):

http://www.wernesgruener.com/

It looks like they DO get their water from springs or wells nearby.

MichaelRS (X)
Local time: 04:12
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 4

Grading comment

Thanks for helpful comment and link, hence chosen answer!

The asker has declined this answer
Comment: Thanks for helpful comment and link, hence chosen answer!

1 hr confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

well systems

Explanation:
I don't think you have much choice here. Most likely, the brewery has its own water supply, and this is what is referred to here. Well system is well-documented by google.

Melanie Nassar
United States
Local time: 05:12
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 20

Grading comment

Thanks, although there might be something which explains this better (i.e. a more elegant solution), I'm going to use this one

2 hrs confidence:

spring

Explanation:
Lots of breweries were established on the site of, or very close to, freshwater springs, and the expression here might well be "close to the brewery's own spring".

David Moore (X)
Local time: 04:12
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 142

Grading comment

Thanks, a helpful insight which I'm tempted to use but I'm sticking with "well systems" due to lack of additional context

The asker has declined this answer
Comment: Thanks, a helpful insight which I'm tempted to use but I'm sticking with "well systems" due to lack of additional context

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