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English translation: offering complete privacy, opaque

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German term or phrase:blickdicht
English translation:offering complete privacy, opaque
Entered by: ingheck

20:12 Nov 14, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
German term or phrase: blickdicht
Aus einer Leistungsbeschreibung für Innenausbau Gebäude:

Ausstattung:
Sonnenschutz, Vertikal-Lamellen, ***blickdicht***, elektrisch betrieben

No more context!
ingheck
Local time: 13:29
obscure
Explanation:
I'm assuming this relates to glass:

See:

obscure glass for security and privacy, varying levels of ...Obscure glass in 12 different patterns, can be viewed online, offering a range of obscurity for privacy and security in any area of your home, ...
www.betterdiy.com/content.php?categoryId=250 - 17k -

i.e. glass which isn't see-through?

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Note added at 23 mins (2006-11-14 20:35:27 GMT)
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If it's talking about the blinds themselves, there are certainly "blackout blinds" which keep all light out, but here it sounds to be a case of keeping prying eyes out. I think you'd have to rephrase it in English "offering complete privacy" or maybe just "complete privacy".

see:

Hillarys : our products : vertical blindsVertical blinds are perfect throughout the home but are the ideal choice for more awkward windows too. We offer a curved headrail for bay or bow windows, ...
www.hillarys.co.uk/ourProducts_verticals.aspx - 8k -
Selected response from:

Claire Cox
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:29
Grading comment
Nachdem in fast allen Beispielen das "privacy" hervorgehoben wurde, habe ich mich dafür entschieden. Vielen Dank Euch allen!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3opaque
Lisa Nottmeyer (X)
4block the view in
David Moore (X)
2 +1obscure
Claire Cox


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +1
obscure


Explanation:
I'm assuming this relates to glass:

See:

obscure glass for security and privacy, varying levels of ...Obscure glass in 12 different patterns, can be viewed online, offering a range of obscurity for privacy and security in any area of your home, ...
www.betterdiy.com/content.php?categoryId=250 - 17k -

i.e. glass which isn't see-through?

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 23 mins (2006-11-14 20:35:27 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

If it's talking about the blinds themselves, there are certainly "blackout blinds" which keep all light out, but here it sounds to be a case of keeping prying eyes out. I think you'd have to rephrase it in English "offering complete privacy" or maybe just "complete privacy".

see:

Hillarys : our products : vertical blindsVertical blinds are perfect throughout the home but are the ideal choice for more awkward windows too. We offer a curved headrail for bay or bow windows, ...
www.hillarys.co.uk/ourProducts_verticals.aspx - 8k -


Claire Cox
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:29
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
Nachdem in fast allen Beispielen das "privacy" hervorgehoben wurde, habe ich mich dafür entschieden. Vielen Dank Euch allen!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Hi Claire, das blickdicht bezieht sich auf die Lamellen bzw. Jalousien.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lancashireman: With your second version: 'privacy'
15 mins
  -> Thanks Andrew - I was quite happy to agree with yours though!
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41 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
opaque


Explanation:
"opaque blinds"

The most high-tech blinds pair sheer panels with opaque blinds to give you control over light, while keeping out the nosy neighbors. ...

www.homeresourcebook.com/windows.html -

Lisa Nottmeyer (X)
Spain
Local time: 13:29
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X): this could work: the idea that nothing can be seen from the outside, it completely blocks the vision ah, that would be Ingebor*g*, but that's o.k.
29 mins
  -> Thanks, Ingebor*g* !!!! ;-)
agree  milinad
11 hrs
  -> Thank you!
agree  Rebecca Garber
20 hrs
  -> Thank you, Rebecca.
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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
block the view in


Explanation:
IMO, there is no alternative here, as we have no English equivalent (isn't German clever sometimes!).

Decorating Tips - Style

Mini Blinds, NuForest Blinds, Wood Blinds, and Vertical Blinds allow you a ... Are you trying to block the view into your home for security or privacy ...
www.everythingforwindows.com/Decorating/function.cfm


David Moore (X)
Local time: 13:29
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 955
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