lomperom

English translation: break room

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Norwegian term or phrase:lomperom
English translation:break room
Entered by: Suzanne Blangsted (X)

16:58 Apr 2, 2005
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Energy / Power Generation
Norwegian term or phrase: lomperom
"lomperom og toaletter for montoerer"
It is an item in a construction description.
Thanks in advance, one more question is coming!
Asya Sokirko
Sweden
Local time: 06:35
break room (lunch room)
Explanation:
My suggestion. Usually in construction, there is a place set aside for workers to take a break and relax, eat, and of course the area with toilet.
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Suzanne Blangsted (X)
Local time: 21:35
Grading comment
Thank you very much. I suspected it was something in that direction, and there are google matches that support this version.
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4break room (lunch room)
Suzanne Blangsted (X)
4Skifterom
Terje Ostgaard


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break room (lunch room)


Explanation:
My suggestion. Usually in construction, there is a place set aside for workers to take a break and relax, eat, and of course the area with toilet.

Suzanne Blangsted (X)
Local time: 21:35
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you very much. I suspected it was something in that direction, and there are google matches that support this version.
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21 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Skifterom


Explanation:
"LOMP" is an old term used in mining and construction for heavy (and dirty) work clothing.

Overenskomst for heisfaget 2000-2002... låsbart skap til gangtøy samt åpen plass til lomp, tilsammen minimum ca. ... med låsbart skap til gangtøy og åpen lompeplass med tilsammen min. ca. ...
www.heis.no/tariff/overkoms/20002002.htm - 100k


Terje Ostgaard
Spain
Local time: 06:35
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Norwegian
PRO pts in category: 23
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