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Unterfahrbarkeit

English translation: The property of an object that something can be driven under it

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German term or phrase:Unterfahrbarkeit
English translation:The property of an object that something can be driven under it

06:05 Aug 8, 2001
German to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents
German term or phrase: Unterfahrbarkeit
I am a little confused with the entire sentence. Anybody there to help me out with it?
Thankyou in advance.


Das ermöglicht die Unterfahrbarkeit des Betts dessen Längsseiten her mit z.B. einem Lift, Rollstuhl o.dgl. zum Transportieren des Patienten, wobei diese Unterfahrbarkeit auch in der unteren Höhenverstellungsposition des Betts gegeben ist (wenn es z.B. mit Höhenverstellungs versehen ist).
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The property of an object that something can be driven under it
Explanation:
This makes it possible to store a lift, wheelchair, or other patient transportation device under the bed, coming from the side, even if it is an adjustable bed in its lowest position.
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Nancy Schmeing
Canada
Local time: 13:45
Grading comment
Thankyou Nancy! Your answer sounds the best of all and Mary has also voted in your favour, so that gives double assurance! :-) Thanks again!
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Summary of answers provided
na +2The property of an object that something can be driven under it
Nancy Schmeing
na +1enables to slide under...
Klaus Dorn (X)
na +1clearance
Kim Metzger
navertical adjustability
Mats Wiman


  

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16 mins peer agreement (net): +1
enables to slide under...


Explanation:
This enables to slide for example a lift, wheelchair etc. under the bed at either side to transport the patient. This ability remains even if the bed is at the lowest level (if it is equipped with height adjustments).

Klaus Dorn (X)
Local time: 20:45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in pair: 1514

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Trudy Peters
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20 mins
vertical adjustability


Explanation:
It makes possible the vertical adjustability of the bed..........(if it has a vertical adjustment mechanism)

I am confused too: Word are missing and misspelt.


    13 years in Germany
Mats Wiman
Sweden
Local time: 19:45
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in pair: 1498
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29 mins peer agreement (net): +2
The property of an object that something can be driven under it


Explanation:
This makes it possible to store a lift, wheelchair, or other patient transportation device under the bed, coming from the side, even if it is an adjustable bed in its lowest position.


    Oxford Duden
Nancy Schmeing
Canada
Local time: 13:45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 328
Grading comment
Thankyou Nancy! Your answer sounds the best of all and Mary has also voted in your favour, so that gives double assurance! :-) Thanks again!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Trudy Peters
agree  Mary Worby: sounds good!
1 min
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2 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
clearance


Explanation:
This makes it possible to have clearance beneath the bed on the long sides to allow a lift or wheelchair to be placed underneath for transporting the patient and this clearance is also sufficient in the lower height adjustment positions


    Bi-lingual background
Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 11:45
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 22192

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agree  Trudy Peters
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