Glossary entry

Finnish term or phrase:

siskonpeti

English translation:

makeshift bed

Added to glossary by Owen Witesman
Jul 1, 2010 19:53
13 yrs ago
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Finnish term

siskonpeti

Finnish to English Art/Literary Poetry & Literature
In the literal sense described by Perussanakirja:

ark. tav. lattialle tehdystä usealle nukkujalle tarkoitetusta tilapäisestä makuusijasta.

So a large shared mattress like this: http://www.anssikela.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/nightfer...

Could just say something like "shared sleeping arrangements", but am curious to hear others' ideas.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +1 makeshift bed

Proposed translations

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makeshift bed

A row of mattresses that allows several people to sleep in one area; makeshift sleeping arrangements
Peer comment(s):

agree Anu Carroll
1 day 21 hrs
Thanks, Anu!
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