Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
blickdicht
English translation:
offering complete privacy, opaque
Added to glossary by
ingheck
Nov 14, 2006 20:12
18 yrs ago
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German term
blickdicht
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Construction / Civil Engineering
Aus einer Leistungsbeschreibung für Innenausbau Gebäude:
Ausstattung:
Sonnenschutz, Vertikal-Lamellen, ***blickdicht***, elektrisch betrieben
No more context!
Ausstattung:
Sonnenschutz, Vertikal-Lamellen, ***blickdicht***, elektrisch betrieben
No more context!
Proposed translations
(English)
| 2 +1 | obscure |
Claire Cox
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| 3 +3 | opaque |
Lisa Nottmeyer (X)
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| 4 | block the view in |
David Moore (X)
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Change log
Nov 15, 2006 07:47: Steffen Walter changed "Field (specific)" from "Engineering (general)" to "Construction / Civil Engineering"
Proposed translations
+1
7 mins
Claire Cox
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
United Kingdom
French & German Technical Translations
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, German to English
Related KudoZ points
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obscure
I'm assuming this relates to glass:
See:
obscure glass for security and privacy, varying levels of ...Obscure glass in 12 different patterns, can be viewed online, offering a range of obscurity for privacy and security in any area of your home, ...
www.betterdiy.com/content.php?categoryId=250 - 17k -
i.e. glass which isn't see-through?
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Note added at 23 mins (2006-11-14 20:35:27 GMT)
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If it's talking about the blinds themselves, there are certainly "blackout blinds" which keep all light out, but here it sounds to be a case of keeping prying eyes out. I think you'd have to rephrase it in English "offering complete privacy" or maybe just "complete privacy".
see:
Hillarys : our products : vertical blindsVertical blinds are perfect throughout the home but are the ideal choice for more awkward windows too. We offer a curved headrail for bay or bow windows, ...
www.hillarys.co.uk/ourProducts_verticals.aspx - 8k -
See:
obscure glass for security and privacy, varying levels of ...Obscure glass in 12 different patterns, can be viewed online, offering a range of obscurity for privacy and security in any area of your home, ...
www.betterdiy.com/content.php?categoryId=250 - 17k -
i.e. glass which isn't see-through?
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Note added at 23 mins (2006-11-14 20:35:27 GMT)
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If it's talking about the blinds themselves, there are certainly "blackout blinds" which keep all light out, but here it sounds to be a case of keeping prying eyes out. I think you'd have to rephrase it in English "offering complete privacy" or maybe just "complete privacy".
see:
Hillarys : our products : vertical blindsVertical blinds are perfect throughout the home but are the ideal choice for more awkward windows too. We offer a curved headrail for bay or bow windows, ...
www.hillarys.co.uk/ourProducts_verticals.aspx - 8k -
Note from asker:
| Hi Claire, das blickdicht bezieht sich auf die Lamellen bzw. Jalousien. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Nachdem in fast allen Beispielen das "privacy" hervorgehoben wurde, habe ich mich dafür entschieden. Vielen Dank Euch allen!"
+3
41 mins
opaque
"opaque blinds"
The most high-tech blinds pair sheer panels with opaque blinds to give you control over light, while keeping out the nosy neighbors. ...
www.homeresourcebook.com/windows.html -
The most high-tech blinds pair sheer panels with opaque blinds to give you control over light, while keeping out the nosy neighbors. ...
www.homeresourcebook.com/windows.html -
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Ingeborg Gowans (X)
: this could work: the idea that nothing can be seen from the outside, it completely blocks the vision ah, that would be Ingebor*g*, but that's o.k.
29 mins
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Thanks, Ingebor*g* !!!! ;-)
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| agree |
milinad
11 hrs
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Thank you!
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| agree |
Rebecca Garber
20 hrs
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Thank you, Rebecca.
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12 hrs
block the view in
IMO, there is no alternative here, as we have no English equivalent (isn't German clever sometimes!).
Decorating Tips - Style
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www.everythingforwindows.com/Decorating/function.cfm
Decorating Tips - Style
Mini Blinds, NuForest Blinds, Wood Blinds, and Vertical Blinds allow you a ... Are you trying to block the view into your home for security or privacy ...
www.everythingforwindows.com/Decorating/function.cfm
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