Quitschgeräusche

English translation: squealing noises

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German term or phrase:	Quietschgeräusche
English translation:	squealing noises
Entered by:	Maya Jurt

12:37 Mar 29, 2002

German to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering

German term or phrase: Quitschgeräusche

Refers to some noise an elevator car makes.

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squealing noises

Explanation:
Quietschen
this is the word used when tires, cars, or people squeal.
If a door makes that noise, you would say "squeak" (you also can walk in squeaking shoes)

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Maya Jurt
Switzerland
Local time: 11:40

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squealing noises

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squealing noises

Explanation:
Quietschen
this is the word used when tires, cars, or people squeal.
If a door makes that noise, you would say "squeak" (you also can walk in squeaking shoes)

Maya Jurt
Switzerland
Local time: 11:40
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German,

French
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