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English translation: streamlined design


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14:24 Nov 2, 2009
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Instruments
German term or phrase: pures Design
German-natives, please explain whether they mean "classy'" or "neat" design? It is about a medical [infrared] device.
Other suggestions appreciated as well.

As usual, I need it fast. Thanks!
lirka
Local time: 18:45
English translation:streamlined design
Explanation:
Fits quite well in this context, you can find lots of examples where this is used for technical objects.
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Kerstin Buessenschuett
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:45
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Thanks, Kerstin!
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Summary of answers provided
3 +1straightforward
113160
3streamlined design
Kerstin Buessenschuett
2 +1pure designMarga Shaw
2perfect design
Dr. Johanna Schmitt
1faultless/fault-free designAudrey Foster


Discussion entries: 6





  

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33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
perfect design


Explanation:
A suggestion, maybe this is an option, but it depends on the context if it is appropriate

Dr. Johanna Schmitt
Germany
Local time: 00:45
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
pure design


Explanation:

e.g.:
The most beautiful designs are the -simplest designs; not the easiest to make, usually, but the purest. A pure design has been distilled to its essence—a word, an image, an idea; to add or subtract a single part will diminish it. As a rule, the stronger the design, the fewer its parts, and the fewer the differences between the parts.
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:FJfNvSLs46IJ:www.panton...

New concept. Carbon fiber and light alloy working together, each doing that part of the job which it does best. Pure design, for superior performances.
http://www.bizrate.com/bicycle-parts-accessories/oid10706630...

Because safety and efficacy always have been pre-eminent, pure design considerations often have been secondary. As many people are aware, the result has been hospital equipment that is, frankly, ugly and often unfriendly to users.
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:WDPd02g2ASMJ:wistechnol...

Dreamrider will always seek the best quality parts which is why we can confidently stand by our promise of 'pure quality, pure design.
http://209.85.229.132/search?q=cache:KnSgzlhz-uoJ:cgi.ebay.c...

Marga Shaw
Local time: 23:45
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 29

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agree  Goldcoaster
1 hr
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
streamlined design


Explanation:
Fits quite well in this context, you can find lots of examples where this is used for technical objects.

Example sentence(s):
  • SAMSUNG Anycall S3600H - True Style Packed into Streamlined Design

    Reference: http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Main/sp-69-6848-50501-black-&-...
    Reference: http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/news/newsRead.do?news_seq=11866...
Kerstin Buessenschuett
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:45
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Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
straightforward


Explanation:
I lean towards neat, clean, simple or straightforward, user-friendly
compare:
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/english_to_spanish/engineering_gen...



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Note added at 10 hrs (2009-11-03 01:04:06 GMT)
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corr: straightforward design

113160
United States
Local time: 18:45
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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agree  robin25
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faultless/fault-free design


Explanation:
maybe ?

Audrey Foster
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