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Bodenbegradigung

English translation: flat floor

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German term or phrase:Bodenbegradigung
English translation:flat floor
Entered by: Rowan Morrell

13:25 Nov 3, 2015
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Wheelchair-Accessible Van
German term or phrase: Bodenbegradigung
"Der ABC glänzt mit einem üppigen Innenraumangebot, einer Bodenbegradigung bis zur C-Säule und einer Innenhöhe von 1510 mm. Geradezu prädestiniert für Rollstuhlfahrer, die ihre Wünsche nach grenzenloser Mobilität wahr werden lassen möchten."

From a text about a wheelchair-accessible van or SUV (it's a bit hard to tell from its appearance). The rearmost seats can be folded down into the floor at the rear to provide access for wheelchairs, and the vehicle can be driven by someone in a wheelchair. So I think the "Bodenbegradigung" has to do with folding the seats down to create a bigger floor, but I have no idea how to translate this word into English, and the dictionaries are not helping at all. The literal "floor straightening" sounds weird to me. TIA for your help.
Rowan Morrell
New Zealand
Local time: 23:47
flat floor
Explanation:
I reckon it just means the floor is flat from the tailgate to the c-posts, which makes life easier for people in wheelchairs.

So when the seats are taken out or folded down or whatever, the floor is flat.
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Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Local time: 13:47
Grading comment
Many thanks, Cilian (and peer graders) - this works well. But thanks also to the others who offered suggestions - appreciate everyone's help.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2flat floor
Cilian O'Tuama
4Converted floor (length)
Ed Ashley
3floor ramping / ramped / levelled / transition-free floor
SinnerAtta


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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Converted floor (length)


Explanation:
Tricky one! If you're sure about the rear seats being folded away to provide more floor space, then quite a few websites refer to the 'converted floor length' of mobility vehicles (see two links below).

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Note added at 1 hr (2015-11-03 14:49:40 GMT)
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Or related construction, e.g. "floor conversion up to the C-pillar"


    Reference: http://www.mobilityroadshow.co.uk/exhibiting/company/76
    Reference: http://www.brotherwood.com/test/test-3/
Ed Ashley
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:47
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
flat floor


Explanation:
I reckon it just means the floor is flat from the tailgate to the c-posts, which makes life easier for people in wheelchairs.

So when the seats are taken out or folded down or whatever, the floor is flat.


Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Local time: 13:47
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PRO pts in category: 379
Grading comment
Many thanks, Cilian (and peer graders) - this works well. But thanks also to the others who offered suggestions - appreciate everyone's help.

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agree  philgoddard
1 hr
agree  TonyTK
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
floor ramping / ramped / levelled / transition-free floor


Explanation:
It seems to me as if the emphasis here is on making a smooth transition between different floor sections or those of different heights or levels. This may also involve a resulting incline ("ramp").

SinnerAtta
Canada
Local time: 04:47
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  philgoddard: These all seem to be more roundabout ways of saying "flat" :-)
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