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The farther toward the handle the lever is pulled, the faster the unit travel

Norwegian translation: Jo nærmere håndtaket spaken trekkes, jo raskere vil enheten bevege seg.

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English term or phrase:The farther toward the handle the lever is pulled, the faster the unit travel
Norwegian translation:Jo nærmere håndtaket spaken trekkes, jo raskere vil enheten bevege seg.
Entered by: jealu (X)

16:46 Dec 9, 2003
English to Norwegian translations [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: The farther toward the handle the lever is pulled, the faster the unit travel
Dear collegues, I'm in an urgent need of your help. One of my italian customer is needing the Norwegian translation of this short sentence (mowers and tractor fields). Can anyone help me right now? Sorry to bother but is is really an urgency. Tks a lot for kind help
Luisa
jealu (X)
Local time: 09:11
Jo nærmere håndtaket spaken trekkes, jo raskere vil enheten bevege seg.
Explanation:
Without context and not being a technical specialist, I would propose this translation. As far as I can see, the terms used are the most general options for the terms used in the original. It is possible that within a wider context other terms would be more appropriate.
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Kjell Thornes
Spain
Local time: 09:11
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4 +1Jo nærmere håndtaket spaken trekkes, jo raskere vil enheten bevege seg.
Kjell Thornes


  

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20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Jo nærmere håndtaket spaken trekkes, jo raskere vil enheten bevege seg.


Explanation:
Without context and not being a technical specialist, I would propose this translation. As far as I can see, the terms used are the most general options for the terms used in the original. It is possible that within a wider context other terms would be more appropriate.

Kjell Thornes
Spain
Local time: 09:11
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
PRO pts in pair: 107

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Per Bergvall: except that it's jo-desto, not jo-jo
7 mins
  -> Som f. eks. i "jo før desto bedre". Haha.
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