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Grundstückszuschnitt

English translation: property lines (context dependant)

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German term or phrase:Grundstückszuschnitt
English translation:property lines (context dependant)
Entered by: msebold

14:58 Mar 7, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / construction
German term or phrase: Grundstückszuschnitt
something is to be verified depending on the "Grundstückszuschnitt", I'd see it as the form and size of a plot of land, or does anybody have another suggestion
conny
Germany
Local time: 08:03
property lines
Explanation:
My take.

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Note added at 2002-03-07 15:34:43 (GMT)
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Which is to say that my research indicates that your understanding is correct, and that this is the term in English (it\'s common usage).



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Note added at 2002-03-07 20:23:31 (GMT)
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While the property lines might definitely be \"unfavourable,\" you might also be talking about the topography or the aspect (which direction the hill faces).
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msebold
Canada
Local time: 03:03
Grading comment
thanks t oyou
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2property lines
msebold
4determination of applicability
ingot
4land boundaries
Allan Salmond
4property pattern
wrtransco
4site dimensions
Wynona Kaspar


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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
determination of applicability


Explanation:
whether a certain type of undertaking can take place on a certain type of plot?

ingot
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34 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
property lines


Explanation:
My take.

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Note added at 2002-03-07 15:34:43 (GMT)
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Which is to say that my research indicates that your understanding is correct, and that this is the term in English (it\'s common usage).



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Note added at 2002-03-07 20:23:31 (GMT)
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While the property lines might definitely be \"unfavourable,\" you might also be talking about the topography or the aspect (which direction the hill faces).


msebold
Canada
Local time: 03:03
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
thanks t oyou

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Johanna Timm, PhD: good fit
1 hr
  -> Thanks, Johanna.

agree  Ulrike Lieder (X): Agree with Johanna, it's a good fit. For a building (or an apartment), Zuschnitt = layout of the rooms.
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, Ulrike.
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land boundaries


Explanation:
This is more a surveying and mapping term and would also fit. Property lines is a very common term however and would definately be understood so it is up to you :)

Allan Salmond
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property pattern


Explanation:
perhaps

wrtransco
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site dimensions


Explanation:
I think that it's to do with the shape and measurements of the plot, so this is how I would translate it

Wynona Kaspar
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