Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
was kommt Ihnen nicht aller unter
English translation:
don\'t you see a lot of things that need sealing/jointing ...
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Binnur Tuncel van Pomeren
Nov 15, 2010 06:23
13 yrs ago
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German term
was kommt Ihnen nicht aller unter
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
meaning
Dear all,
I have a difficulty at figuring out how to translate this as I am not very sure if I understood it correctly.
The context is below:
Was kommt Ihnen an einem ganz normalen Werkstatt-Tag nicht alles unter, das abgedichtet werden muss?
A rough translation of the sentence above would be very much appreciated.
Best regards,
I have a difficulty at figuring out how to translate this as I am not very sure if I understood it correctly.
The context is below:
Was kommt Ihnen an einem ganz normalen Werkstatt-Tag nicht alles unter, das abgedichtet werden muss?
A rough translation of the sentence above would be very much appreciated.
Best regards,
Proposed translations
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12 mins
BrigitteHilgner
Austria
Austria
Native in German
Austria
b2b/economics/marketing/market research/
Native in: German 
Works in: German to English, French to German, English to German
Related KudoZ points
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47
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don't you see a lot of things that need sealing/jointing ...
Not sure about the verb - I'm not into cars.
Note from asker:
| Great! Thank you Brigitte |
Peer comment(s):
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MMUlr
: of course! - that's the meaning of the German formulation.
27 mins
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Thank you, MMUlr. Have a pleasant day!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "vielen Dank BrigitteHilgner!"
-1
6 mins
Stephen Sadie
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Works in field
Germany
Practical business experience, reliable
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, English to German
Related KudoZ points
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120
there's nothing you don't get/experience
my understanding, hth
+2
21 mins
Andrew Bramhall
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
United Kingdom
Flair and accuracy tailored to your text
Native in: English 
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
Related KudoZ points
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12
In the course of an average day in the workshop, you don't tend to come across much....
..that doesn't need sealing, do you ?
Sealing rather than jointing is more probable, if it refers to gaskets and oil/fuel pumps seals, etc.
Sealing rather than jointing is more probable, if it refers to gaskets and oil/fuel pumps seals, etc.
Peer comment(s):
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Richard Stephen
: The sense is correct, but the double negative is not very good style.
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Without wishing to appear conceited, I feel this answer matches the conversational and idiomatic style of the original better, and a double negative is included for the effect of litotes, or ironic hyperbole if you like.
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Katia DG
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Thanks !
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Bernhard Sulzer
: or simply ...you don't come across much that doesn't need sealing, do you?
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True ! Thanx very much !
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