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German term or phrase:	Koje
English translation:	alcove
Entered by:	Rebecca Garber

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12:56pm Dec 21, 2005

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German term or phrase: Koje

From a text about a simulation lab for testing computer games.

Reizvoll außerdem: Chill-out in den drei Kojen, die eine etwas andere Spielumgebung bieten

Duden seems to suggest that these are little cosy areas in a bigger room used for a specific purpose. However, they can also be beds or bunks, so I'm not sure whether it's referring to loungers or to specific areas - in which case what to call them!? Booths sounds too clinical.

Any suggestions gratefully appreciated...

Claire Cox

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alcove

Explanation:
Chill out in one of the three alcoves...

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Rebecca Garber
United States

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Thanks to both of you, but I think alcove is what I'm looking for here - much appreciated!
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4 +2	Chill-out berth	Jonathan Wright
2	alcove	Rebecca Garber

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Chill-out berth

Explanation:
I'd suggest chill-out (or chillout) berth. The original text uses the phrase "chill-out", and I gather that's an important part of the sense of it. Berth also makes sense to me, as it implies a smaller zone within a bigger zone, and also sounds cosy and relaxing.

In terms of how to phrase it, how about transplanting the phrase "chillout", and amending the whole sentence to read "Why not relax in one of the chillout berths" or somesuch.

Jonathan Wright
United Kingdom
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alcove

Explanation:
Chill out in one of the three alcoves...

Rebecca Garber
United States
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English
PRO pts in category: 4

Note from asker to answerer

Thanks to both of you, but I think alcove is what I'm looking for here - much appreciated!

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German: Koje

English translation: alcove