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kellumaväline

English translation: flotation device

11:28 Nov 12, 2009
Finnish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Finnish term or phrase: kellumaväline
Dear all,
What's does kellumaväline mean here?
Here's some context.

"Kellumavälineen on oltava hyväksyttyä ainetta ja rakennetta; ilmatäytteisten kellumasäiliöiden käyttö on kielletty."

Thanks a lot.
Diana Takehana
Finland
English translation:flotation device
Explanation:
This is ten times more common than 'floating device' and much more logical (in my opinion), because it is not meant only for that the device itself floats, but that it offers flotation possibility for one who holds on it.

'Kelluntaväline' is in Finnish more popular expression, and I also find it better than 'kellumaväline'. I feel that 'kellunta' better emphasizes the activeness of the process, whereas 'kelluma' suits better for situation where floating is of passive nature (like a plant floating on sth.), but I guess it's more of a dialectical difference.
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Timo Lehtilä
Finland
Local time: 22:16
Grading comment
Thanks Timo, that's exactly what it is... Flotation conveys the meaning perfectly, it could serve both for life-saving devices and for floating equipment in general, like Owen said. I will grant the points to Timo as his post came first, but thanks everyone for your invaluable help!
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Summary of answers provided
5 +2floatation device
Owen Witesman
4 +1flotation device
Timo Lehtilä
4floating device
Pietari Valtonen
4life saving appliance
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floating device


Explanation:
A device that keeps structures (or people) afloat.

Pietari Valtonen
Czech Republic
Local time: 21:16
Native speaker of: Finnish
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
life saving appliance


Explanation:
We also talk about personal life saving appliances.

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Note added at 12 mins (2009-11-12 11:41:08 GMT)
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typo: life-saving


    Reference: http://www.imo.org/safety/mainframe.asp?topic_id=1368
Alfa Trans (X)
Local time: 22:16
Native speaker of: Finnish
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
flotation device


Explanation:
This is ten times more common than 'floating device' and much more logical (in my opinion), because it is not meant only for that the device itself floats, but that it offers flotation possibility for one who holds on it.

'Kelluntaväline' is in Finnish more popular expression, and I also find it better than 'kellumaväline'. I feel that 'kellunta' better emphasizes the activeness of the process, whereas 'kelluma' suits better for situation where floating is of passive nature (like a plant floating on sth.), but I guess it's more of a dialectical difference.


Timo Lehtilä
Finland
Local time: 22:16
Native speaker of: Finnish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thanks Timo, that's exactly what it is... Flotation conveys the meaning perfectly, it could serve both for life-saving devices and for floating equipment in general, like Owen said. I will grant the points to Timo as his post came first, but thanks everyone for your invaluable help!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Owen Witesman: Great minds think alike...and at the same time! ;-)
11 mins
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
floatation device


Explanation:
Refers both to PFD's (personal floatation device--life jacket), emergency floatation devices for water rescue work, or even toys for use in the water. The original Finnish term by itself does not specify the application (personal safety, rescue, etc) of the device, just that it is for floatation.

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Note added at 3 hrs (2009-11-12 15:03:46 GMT)
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Crap. Misspelled it. Flotation device.

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Note added at 3 hrs (2009-11-12 15:05:05 GMT)
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...actually, I guess both are used, with flotation being more common....


    Reference: http://www.nebulusflotation.com/
    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_flotation_device
Owen Witesman
Local time: 13:16
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Timo Lehtilä: I coudn't agree more
14 mins
agree  amgt
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