Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
schlank
English translation:
lean
Added to glossary by
PoveyTrans (X)
Dec 30, 2006 21:31
17 yrs ago
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German term
PoveyTrans (X)
schlank
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Manufacturing
Consultancy
From a powerpoint presentation by an internal consultancy for a motor manufacturer.
I am inclined to translate schlank as streamlined but would be grateful for any other suggestions you may have...thanks
Gemäß der Philosophie schlanker Prozesse liegen die Anforderungen an die Fertigungseinrichtungen auf der Hand
I am inclined to translate schlank as streamlined but would be grateful for any other suggestions you may have...thanks
Gemäß der Philosophie schlanker Prozesse liegen die Anforderungen an die Fertigungseinrichtungen auf der Hand
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +13 | lean |
Alan Johnson
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| 4 +10 | lean |
Stephen Sadie
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Proposed translations
+13
4 mins
Selected
lean
This is usually rendered as lean in economics and related texts. Lean manufacturing is one example.
Note from asker:
| Thanks Alan |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
erika rubinstein
2 mins
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| agree |
gatsby1 (X)
7 mins
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| agree |
Paul Cohen
: Lean (& mean)
8 mins
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| agree |
Laurens Landkroon
27 mins
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| agree |
Ulrike Kraemer
51 mins
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| agree |
Ingeborg Gowans (X)
53 mins
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| agree |
Leanne Evans
1 hr
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| agree |
DDM
5 hrs
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| agree |
jccantrell
: They are, of course, both right.
6 hrs
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| agree |
Edith Kelly
11 hrs
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| agree |
Siegfried Armbruster
11 hrs
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| agree |
Karin Seelhof
: agree @Paul Cohen: :-) :-)
12 hrs
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| agree |
Steffen Walter
14 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks"
+10
4 mins
Stephen Sadie
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
Practical business experience, reliable
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English to German
Related KudoZ points
:
68
lean
is the word often used here, hth
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Note added at 6 mins (2006-12-30 21:37:46 GMT)
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Lean Processes helps your organization to stay competitive by identifying ... By implementing Lean Processes, you will use your resources more effectively: ...
www.cscc.edu/Workforce/bits/topics/lean.htm - 5k - Im Cache - Ähnliche Seiten one of many google hits
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Note added at 6 mins (2006-12-30 21:37:46 GMT)
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Lean Processes helps your organization to stay competitive by identifying ... By implementing Lean Processes, you will use your resources more effectively: ...
www.cscc.edu/Workforce/bits/topics/lean.htm - 5k - Im Cache - Ähnliche Seiten one of many google hits
Note from asker:
| Thanks Stephen - I have to go by the order shown here i.e. the top is the first but thanks for you work! |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
erika rubinstein
2 mins
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thanks erika
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| agree |
Ines R.
: I agree this is exactly the word...:-)
4 mins
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thanks, very nicely said...afj was a touch slower
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| agree |
gatsby1 (X)
8 mins
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thanks jakub
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| agree |
Laurens Landkroon
28 mins
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thanks
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| agree |
Ulrike Kraemer
: thanks, wish you all the best for the new year, too :-)
52 mins
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thanks u and a happy new year
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| agree |
Leanne Evans
1 hr
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thaks smart t
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| agree |
Kathi Stock
1 hr
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thanks kathi
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| agree |
DDM
5 hrs
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thanks daniel
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| agree |
Siegfried Armbruster
11 hrs
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danke siggi
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| agree |
Steffen Walter
14 hrs
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danke steffen
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