durchfall

English translation: diarrhea

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German term or phrase:durchfall
English translation:diarrhea

20:23 Oct 9, 2001
German to English translations [Non-PRO]
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
Explanation:
None needed.
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Daniela Mühling
Spain
Local time: 22:44
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5 +1diarrhea
Daniela Mühling
4diarrh(o)ea
Werner George Patels, M.A., C.Tran.(ATIO) (X)
4Follow-up
Werner George Patels, M.A., C.Tran.(ATIO) (X)


  

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diarrhea


Explanation:
None needed.



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Daniela Mühling
Spain
Local time: 22:44
PRO pts in pair: 107

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agree  Abu Amaal (X)
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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) (X)
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PRO pts in pair: 238
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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!

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