Translators - Translator Resources
ProZ.com global directory of translation services
 The translation workplace

German: Infoterminal

English translation: Kiosk/touch screen information terminal



Alchemy ad



KudoZ
The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators... More

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
German term or phrase:Infoterminal
English translation:Kiosk/touch screen information terminal
Entered by:Kim Metzger
Options:
- Contribute to this entry

4:44am Jan 28, 2002Login or register (free) for more options.
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Internet, e-Commerce / Internet
German term or phrase: Infoterminal
The Händlermodul is used by VW dealers to create their own homepages. What's an Infoterminal? And how would I translate Infoterminal als Standalone Händlermodul?
Seit Dezember 2000 findet in Münster ein Pilotprojekt statt. Im Zubehörshop der Knubel-Gruppe befindet sich ein Infoterminal als Standalone Händlermodul. Ein besonderer Erfolg: die Gebrauchtwagenbörse der Knubel-Gruppe ist hier für den interessierten Kunden jederzeit zugänglich gemacht worden.

Kim Metzger
Mexico
Kiosk or Information Terminal
Explanation:
Kiosks are the touch screen terminals that are installed at common places like airports, banks, shops, etc. One can use them simply by the touch of the screen, and get the required information at any time, without the assistance of a sales person.
Selected response from:

Raksha
United States
Note from asker to answerer
Thanks Raksha and Mike. I think touch screen terminal was the best choice for my text.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +3Kiosk or Information TerminalRaksha
4special-purpose computer terminal
Michael Jones


  

Answers

9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Kiosk or Information Terminal


Explanation:
Kiosks are the touch screen terminals that are installed at common places like airports, banks, shops, etc. One can use them simply by the touch of the screen, and get the required information at any time, without the assistance of a sales person.


    i once did a translation regarding an Infoterminal for a German city
Raksha
United States
PRO pts in category: 4
Note from asker to answerer
Thanks Raksha and Mike. I think touch screen terminal was the best choice for my text.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree GreenTara: Susanne Garmsen: exactly. Kiosk is the more colloquial alternative, in my experience.
7 mins

agree Bob Kerns
3 hrs

agree jccantrell
10 hrs
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)


6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
special-purpose computer terminal


Explanation:
Vendors can supply customers with computer terminals set up to only one special task, such as searching for a hotel in a particular area or, in this case, letting someone create a homepage (without necessarialy knowing HTML).

Michael Jones
United States
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)





Return to KudoZ list