Bergmannskorb

English translation: miner's cage

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German term or phrase:Bergmannskorb
English translation:miner's cage
Entered by: Olav Rixen

09:46 Jul 31, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems / mining
German term or phrase: Bergmannskorb
Als Teil einer individuellen Dramaturgie bestehend aus Projektionen, Schattenspiel und industriellen Klängen fuhr in einem **Bergmannskorb** der Präsident des Deutschen Sparkassen- und Giroverbandes zur Begrüßung zu seinen „Kumpeln“ hinab.

What's the historical term for that?
Olav Rixen
Canada
Local time: 06:33
miner's cage
Explanation:
Usually just called a cage (Korb)
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Alan Johnson
Germany
Local time: 15:33
Grading comment
Thanks, Alan.
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miner's cage


Explanation:
Usually just called a cage (Korb)

Alan Johnson
Germany
Local time: 15:33
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 91
Grading comment
Thanks, Alan.

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agree  Stuart Dykes: That must be what it is. Not seen the term in that form before..
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