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onderstukken/bovenstukken

English translation: top/bottom

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Dutch term or phrase:bovenstukken/onderstukken
English translation:top/bottom

05:26 Jul 3, 2002
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Dutch term or phrase: onderstukken/bovenstukken
I am translating a short press release for a fashion store, and am having problems finding a suitable translation for the above term.

The sentence is as follows:

De collectie is samengesteld uit 15 stukken (2 onderstukken, 2 bovenstukken, 2 bloezen, 2 foulards, 1 trenchcoat, 1 hoed, 1 wintermantel, 2 paar schoenen, 1 handtas, 1 cardigan, 1 ceintuur)

All suggestions welcome - KudoZ points will be awarded asap.

Thanks,

Pikey
Anne Key (X)
Local time: 07:27
tops / bottoms
Explanation:
Hi Pikey,

I regularly translate texts on clothing from English into Dutch.
The word normally used for 'onderstuk' is 'bottom' and the word for 'bovenstuk' is 'top'.

Hope it helps.

Gert
Selected response from:

Gert Vercauteren
Belgium
Local time: 08:27
Grading comment
Very clear answer - many thanks!
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4 +5tops / bottoms
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tops / bottoms


Explanation:
Hi Pikey,

I regularly translate texts on clothing from English into Dutch.
The word normally used for 'onderstuk' is 'bottom' and the word for 'bovenstuk' is 'top'.

Hope it helps.

Gert

Gert Vercauteren
Belgium
Local time: 08:27
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in pair: 79
Grading comment
Very clear answer - many thanks!

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