Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
kraftraubend
English translation:
power-sapping, strength-sapping
Added to glossary by
Ulrike Kraemer
Oct 6, 2005 16:39
18 yrs ago
German term
Germany
Combining technical expertise and style
Native in: German 
Works in: English to German, German to English
kraftraubend
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Mechanics / Mech Engineering
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I can't seem to find a decent translation for "kraftraubend" (or "kraftsparend", for that matter, but I'll post that in a separate question).
For example: A certain part of a construction machine "gleitet auf der Oberfläche und setzt dem Boden keinen *kraftraubenden* Widerstand entgegen".
A posting in LEO's forum suggests "strenuous", but I don't like that at all!
Help is much appreciated!
TY
For example: A certain part of a construction machine "gleitet auf der Oberfläche und setzt dem Boden keinen *kraftraubenden* Widerstand entgegen".
A posting in LEO's forum suggests "strenuous", but I don't like that at all!
Help is much appreciated!
TY
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | strength-sapping |
Lancashireman
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| 2 +2 | energy wasting |
Norbert Hermann
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| 4 | that makes work hard |
Teresa Reinhardt
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| 4 | energy robbing |
Michele Fauble
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| 3 | power wasting |
stahat (X)
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Proposed translations
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strength-sapping
Results 1 - 10 of about 9,380 for "strength sapping".
(with hyphen as attributive adjective)
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Note added at 2 hrs 16 mins (2005-10-06 18:55:28 GMT)
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or alternatively 'enervating'
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Note added at 2 hrs 57 mins (2005-10-06 19:36:15 GMT)
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PS If you go for 'energy efficient' on Q1153982 (and it's the current leader with 3 peer agrees) you might like to consider "energy sapping" which also googles well:
Results 1 - 10 of about 60,700 for "energy sapping"
'to sap': a remarkable little verb, only 3 characters long, yet it collocates with so few nouns...
(with hyphen as attributive adjective)
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Note added at 2 hrs 16 mins (2005-10-06 18:55:28 GMT)
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or alternatively 'enervating'
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Note added at 2 hrs 57 mins (2005-10-06 19:36:15 GMT)
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PS If you go for 'energy efficient' on Q1153982 (and it's the current leader with 3 peer agrees) you might like to consider "energy sapping" which also googles well:
Results 1 - 10 of about 60,700 for "energy sapping"
'to sap': a remarkable little verb, only 3 characters long, yet it collocates with so few nouns...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "As Hermann said, this was a tough one... In the end, I decided to use "power-sapping" because it seems to fit best into the overall context. The points go to you, Andrew, because you pointed me in the right direction. Thank you.
Thanks to all of you for trying to help me with this."
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1 min
Norbert Hermann
Native in German
&
English
Specializes in field
YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE - over 40 YEARS!
Native in: English 
, German
Works in: English to German, German to English, Portuguese to German, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
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72
energy wasting
:-) or rephrase somewhat
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
jccantrell
: Yeah, I would use... resistance that costs energy.
8 mins
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cheers - a tough one ;-)
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| agree |
Trudy Peters
: exerts no energy-wasting resistance on the soil/ground
58 mins
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thanks Trudy - maybe also puts no energy-wasting pressure on the ground
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| neutral |
Michele Fauble
: Strictly speaking, the energy wouldn't be "wasted", since it would be used to overcome the resistance.
14 hrs
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33 mins
power wasting
Kraft = power
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Michele Fauble
: Strictly speaking, the power wouldn't be "wasted", since it would be used to overcome the resistance.
13 hrs
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1 hr
Teresa Reinhardt
United States
United States
Native in German
&
English
Specializes in field
United States
Known for top notch work, on time
Native in: German (Variant: Germany) , English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English, English to German, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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323
that makes work hard
I'm suspecting it's one of those small tillers that are advertised
as easy to run even for you-know-who???
Have you looked at http://mantisgardentools.com/whybest.asp
or http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/tilmin.asp?
Of course, there's more praise than criticism (although Mantis is comparing theirs) - but you'll see the jaunty tone
as easy to run even for you-know-who???
Have you looked at http://mantisgardentools.com/whybest.asp
or http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/tilmin.asp?
Of course, there's more praise than criticism (although Mantis is comparing theirs) - but you'll see the jaunty tone
13 hrs
Michele Fauble
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Native English
Native in: English
Works in: Norwegian to English, Danish to English, Swedish to English
energy robbing
But, the Stepless Design Technology of Rifle shafts eliminates the energy-robbing ‘steps’ for greater accuracy and a smooth, yet solid, feel at impact.”
www.royalprecision.com/rp_pr_2005-08-11.html
Tips on how to eliminate energy-robbing "drag" and swim more powerfully with less
effort.
swimming.about.com/od/swimvideos/
... unique Helical Offset Tooth (HOT) design is self-tracking, which eliminates
the need for sprocket flanges and the accompanying energy-robbing friction. ...
www.industrialsourcebook.com/cgi-bin/pressf.pl?id=136 -
We also do energy management retrofits, and change outs of deteriorated, energy
robbing equipment. In business for over 16 years, with many satisfied ...
www.buildingtradesdir.com/guilds/california/California/12/c...
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'energy robbing resistance' 'energy robbing friction'
... Figuring out ways to conquer energy-robbing friction and engine-destroying wear is the work of tribologists, scientists whose name comes from the Greek "tribo ...
www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb241/is_200308/ai_hibm1...
... reduce energy robbing friction by 80% and damaging wear
90%. With less friction your engine will produce more horsepower and ...
www.evergreenamerica.com/transportation_print.html
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Note added at 14 hrs 30 mins (2005-10-07 07:09:15 GMT)
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possibly 'energy robbing drag'
www.royalprecision.com/rp_pr_2005-08-11.html
Tips on how to eliminate energy-robbing "drag" and swim more powerfully with less
effort.
swimming.about.com/od/swimvideos/
... unique Helical Offset Tooth (HOT) design is self-tracking, which eliminates
the need for sprocket flanges and the accompanying energy-robbing friction. ...
www.industrialsourcebook.com/cgi-bin/pressf.pl?id=136 -
We also do energy management retrofits, and change outs of deteriorated, energy
robbing equipment. In business for over 16 years, with many satisfied ...
www.buildingtradesdir.com/guilds/california/California/12/c...
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Note added at 14 hrs 4 mins (2005-10-07 06:43:33 GMT)
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'energy robbing resistance' 'energy robbing friction'
... Figuring out ways to conquer energy-robbing friction and engine-destroying wear is the work of tribologists, scientists whose name comes from the Greek "tribo ...
www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_hb241/is_200308/ai_hibm1...
... reduce energy robbing friction by 80% and damaging wear
90%. With less friction your engine will produce more horsepower and ...
www.evergreenamerica.com/transportation_print.html
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Note added at 14 hrs 30 mins (2005-10-07 07:09:15 GMT)
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possibly 'energy robbing drag'
Discussion
The machinery in question is used for soil improvement (see also my question regarding "kraftsparend").