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godtyckligt

English translation: arbitrary; (in some contexts) any, optional

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Swedish term or phrase:godtycklig
English translation:arbitrary; (in some contexts) any, optional
Entered by: EKM

08:46 Jul 25, 2004
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright
Swedish term or phrase: godtyckligt
Propellerbladen kan vara av godtyckligt material, t.ex. brons eller rostfritt stål.
Inger Brandt
Local time: 01:26
of your choice, optional, any
Explanation:
I would use any of the above options in this particular context.

The basic meaning of "godtycklig" is as I am sure you are well aware, arbitrary.
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EKM
Sweden
Local time: 01:26
Grading comment
Thank you! 'Any' will be fine.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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4 +3of your choice, optional, any
EKM


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
of your choice, optional, any


Explanation:
I would use any of the above options in this particular context.

The basic meaning of "godtycklig" is as I am sure you are well aware, arbitrary.

EKM
Sweden
Local time: 01:26
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you! 'Any' will be fine.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  KirstyMacC (X)
7 mins
  -> Thank you very much, Counsel! :-)
agree  Hans-Bertil Karlsson (X)
15 mins
  -> Tack tack, Hans B! :-) God Juli!
agree  George Hopkins
12 hrs
  -> Thank you very much, George! :-)
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