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durchfall

English translation: diarrhea


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German term or phrase:durchfall
English translation:diarrhea
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Medical
German term or phrase: durchfall
It was found in a World War II Polish War crimes tribunal concerning conditions at Oswiecim. The term was used by a Polish person concerning some of the excrement that certain workers had to move by hand.
John Ilika
diarrhea
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Daniela Mühling
Spain
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1diarrhea
Daniela Mühling
4Follow-upWerner George Patels, M.A., C.Tran.(ATIO)
4diarrh(o)eaWerner George Patels, M.A., C.Tran.(ATIO)


  

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diarrhea


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Daniela Mühling
Spain
PRO pts in pair: 107

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diarrh(o)ea


Explanation:
Well, I am not quite sure what you mean, because you have already given an explanatory translation ("excrements") yourself.

In German, "Durchfall" is sometimes also used for the actual "end product", and not just the condition. So, if you use "excrements", you'll be fine.

Werner George Patels, M.A., C.Tran.(ATIO)
Canada
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Follow-up


Explanation:
Please note: diarrh(o)ea can only be used for the condition; otherwise, use "excrements", as already suggested.

What a "fun" translation!

Werner George Patels, M.A., C.Tran.(ATIO)
Canada
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PRO pts in pair: 238
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