Jul 12, 2003 16:25
21 yrs ago
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German term
Germany
Translations that don't sound translated
Native in: English 
Works in: German to English, Swedish to English, English, and 3 more.
Dachstuhl
German to English
Art/Literary
WWII
An apartment building has been hit during the night.
Nur ein riesiger Schutthaufen war geblieben. Der Dachstuhl brannte noch.
What is more common in US English – rafters or roof truss?
Since this is a literary text I don’t want it to sound too technical either.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
An apartment building has been hit during the night.
Nur ein riesiger Schutthaufen war geblieben. Der Dachstuhl brannte noch.
What is more common in US English – rafters or roof truss?
Since this is a literary text I don’t want it to sound too technical either.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +11 | rafters |
Michele Johnson
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| 4 +1 | the woodwork of the roof |
swisstell
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| 5 -1 | truss |
Ellen Zittinger
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| 3 | room frame |
Nancy Arrowsmith
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Proposed translations
+11
13 mins
Michele Johnson
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
American engineer, Dip. Trans IOL, BDÜ
Native in: English 
Works in: German to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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581
Selected
rafters
Normally I would say attic but if only a riesiger Schutthaufen remains, and the choice is truly between rafters and roof truss, I would definitely say rafters.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thanks everyone! i think i'll go with rafters then. nice and concise! thanks again! gz"
+1
54 mins
the woodwork of the roof
the woodwork of the roof was still burning
Reference:
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Michele Johnson
: also a possibility
10 mins
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| neutral |
Maureen Holm, J.D., LL.M.
: 'woodwork' to me means only and specifically the finish that runs between wall and floor.
1 day 10 hrs
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not that it matters much, as the selection has been made, but Langenscheidt is usually a good credential, would you not think so?
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2 hrs
Nancy Arrowsmith
Native in English
literary and scientific translations
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, Italian to English, English, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
474
room frame
another possibility, since the rest seemes to have been burned.
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Note added at 2003-07-12 22:50:45 (GMT)
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sorry- roof frame, the heat is getting to me.
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Note added at 2003-07-12 22:50:45 (GMT)
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sorry- roof frame, the heat is getting to me.
-1
2 hrs
Ellen Zittinger
Native in German
&
English
Educator/Realtor/Securities Rep/Agent
Native in: English , German
Works in: English to German, German to English
Related KudoZ points
:
287
truss
http://dict.leo.org/search=Dachstuhl&searchLoc=0&relink=on&s...
other options in constuction could be Ridge board of gable (type of roof)
other options in constuction could be Ridge board of gable (type of roof)
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Kim Metzger
: Wrong register. She's not looking for construction terminology but the remains of a burned out building in a literary context.
3 hrs
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I hate to inform you, but rafters is a just as much a construction term, and by no means any more literary. Please do inform yourself on these matters!
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