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13:43 Feb 4, 2013 |
Danish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Peter Smedskjaer-Stenland Faroe Islands Local time: 11:08 | ||||||
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5 | railroad switch |
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railroad switch Explanation: I can say something about the author of the source text. 1) He or she is Norwegian. 2) He or she wrote sporveksel incorrectly. The translation from Norwegian to Danish is 'Sporskifte', and from Danish to English is a bit complicated. My target term is a common term a child would learn, and usually sticks with adults. If it is for an industry text, I would go with turnout, or if you need to refer to multiple turnouts, points. So your choices are: Railroad switch. Turnout. Points. |
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