Oct 17, 2002 19:22
21 yrs ago
Norwegian term

bolebukser

Non-PRO Norwegian to English Other
fashion in Oslo
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 bubble trousers / training trousers

Proposed translations

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bubble trousers / training trousers


bole = bubble, bulge (Clue-dictionary)

(trousers made of bubble textile)


"bolebukser" also refers to sweat/training trousers used by "muscle men" (specially in the 80`s and often connected to the use of anabolic steroids, therefore the "bole" name). It`s hard to imagine that these trousers are "hot" again, but who knows? ;o)
I am not sure what they call these trousers in english, but perhaps you do.

I am not 100 % sure about this, it is only suggestions.

Hope it helps a bit, good luck!
Peer comment(s):

agree zebung : sweatpants in AmE
1 hr
neutral Roald Toskedal : I agree 100% on the "Anabolic" part, but aren't these pants the "military" camouflage type, sort of multicolored "olive drab"?
13 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you very much, Lissa. Finding a translation is still a problem, but I am much clearer about the derivation. Don"
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