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dukkekomfur

English translation: dolls' stove/miniature model stove

13:46 May 11, 2005
Danish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / Stoves
Danish term or phrase: dukkekomfur
This is a heading and it does not refer to it in any other part of the text.

"Et eftertragtet dukkekomfur, som er en miniatureudgave af et gammeldags støbejernskomfur".

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!
Eliza-Anna
United Kingdom
Local time: 00:12
English translation:dolls' stove/miniature model stove
Explanation:
I think I saw this in a shop window last week...

It is a miniature model of an old-fashioned kitchen range, 8 - 10 inches wide.
It is beautifully modelled, black and shiny, and I can understand why it is 'eftertragtet'!

I thought it was for advertising purposes only.
Selected response from:

Christine Andersen
Denmark
Local time: 01:12
Grading comment
Thanks, Christine. Vi snakkes ved..:)
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3dolls' stove/miniature model stove
Christine Andersen
4 +1play stove
Dan Schioenning Larsen
5Doll Stove
Orbital
5doll's stove
Bodil Little
5toy stove
Mads Grøftehauge
3dollhouse miniature stove
Christian Schoenberg


Discussion entries: 1





  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
dolls' stove/miniature model stove


Explanation:
I think I saw this in a shop window last week...

It is a miniature model of an old-fashioned kitchen range, 8 - 10 inches wide.
It is beautifully modelled, black and shiny, and I can understand why it is 'eftertragtet'!

I thought it was for advertising purposes only.

Christine Andersen
Denmark
Local time: 01:12
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 25
Grading comment
Thanks, Christine. Vi snakkes ved..:)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Pia Walker: or just miniature stove
1 hr
agree  Pernille Chapman
6 hrs
agree  Jande
15 hrs
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
play stove


Explanation:
or doll stove


    Reference: http://www.directclassroom.com/r0123.html
Dan Schioenning Larsen
Denmark
Local time: 01:12
Native speaker of: Danish
PRO pts in category: 24

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Suzanne Blangsted (X): play stove
3 hrs
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
dollhouse miniature stove


Explanation:
I don't know if I am way off on this one... but could it be a 'dollhouse miniature stove', they are talking about?

Good luck,
Christian


    Reference: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=555868600...
Christian Schoenberg
United States
Local time: 19:12
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 6
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13 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Doll Stove


Explanation:
Although I agree with the translation above, it does not fully translate the text you have given us.

A sought after Doll Stove modeled after antique iron stoves.

A direct translation of gammeldags is old days or olden days, but in the sentance, antique fits well.

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Note added at 14 mins (2005-05-11 14:01:16 GMT)
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\"A sought after Doll Stove modeled after antique iron stoves.\"
For got to put quotes around it.

Orbital
Denmark
Local time: 01:12
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
doll's stove


Explanation:
Jeg har boet i Canada - og min datter har leget med et sådant :-)

Hvis det er et stort ét i børnestørrelse ville det hedde "toy stove"



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Note added at 23 mins (2005-05-11 14:10:07 GMT)
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As requested, here is my response in English: When I lived in Canada, the one my daughter played with was called a doll\'s stove. If it is a \"kids\' size\" toy, you just call it a \"toy stove\"....

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Note added at 23 mins (2005-05-11 14:10:28 GMT)
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As requested, here is my response in English: When I lived in Canada, the one my daughter played with was called a doll\'s stove. If it is a \"kids\' size\" toy, you just call it a \"toy stove\"....


    Reference: http://www.dollhouseportal.com/metal6.html
Bodil Little
Denmark
Local time: 01:12
Native speaker of: Danish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Orbital: Det er en god idea at sige det på engelsk. Selve om du har ret, måske dem der spørger taler ikke dansk? : Looks like I made a mistake assuming that. Sorry.
7 mins
  -> My apologies - didn't notice what language I was using...
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
toy stove


Explanation:
toy
a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier); "a toy stove"

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Note added at 1 hr 47 mins (2005-05-11 15:33:49 GMT)
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Jeg kom også til at tænke på en \'Easy-Bake oven\', men det er nok noget lidt andet....


    Reference: http://www.wordreference.com/definition/toy
    Reference: http://www.treasuresforlittlechildren.com/gstoves.htm
Mads Grøftehauge
Local time: 01:12
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish
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