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Bahnen Papier

English translation: sheets or lengths of paper

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German term or phrase:Bahnen Papier
English translation:sheets or lengths of paper
Entered by: Ceri Marshall

08:20 May 10, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Paper / Paper Manufacturing / Packaging of garage doors
German term or phrase: Bahnen Papier
Context: a sculpture made of paper. Full sentence: "die Skulptur besteht nur aus zwei Bahnen Papier."
Could this be 'sheets of paper'?
Ceri Marshall
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:56
sheets or lengths of paper
Explanation:
Yes, your guess is correct. It's just two lengths or sheets of paper. I'd prefer length to sheets as sheets somehow lack the 'long' bit of the German word 'Bahn'. Hope this helps.
Selected response from:

Natalie Wilcock (X)
Local time: 22:56
Grading comment
I've gone for 'lengths of paper'. Many thanks for your help!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3sheets or lengths of paper
Natalie Wilcock (X)
3Rolls of paper
David Moore (X)


Discussion entries: 1





  

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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Rolls of paper


Explanation:
would be the usual term, but I think one needs to see the sculpture, don't you?

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Note added at 3 mins (2005-05-10 08:24:15 GMT)
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Or \"reels\" of paper

David Moore (X)
Local time: 22:56
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 14
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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
sheets or lengths of paper


Explanation:
Yes, your guess is correct. It's just two lengths or sheets of paper. I'd prefer length to sheets as sheets somehow lack the 'long' bit of the German word 'Bahn'. Hope this helps.

Natalie Wilcock (X)
Local time: 22:56
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
I've gone for 'lengths of paper'. Many thanks for your help!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Manuela Junghans: lengths of paper
0 min
  -> Thanks Manuela. Cheers, Natalie
agree  Ingo Dierkschnieder: With Manuela
6 mins
  -> Thanks Ingo. Regards, Natalie
agree  Ian M-H (X)
12 mins
  -> And thanks Ian. Cheers, Natalie
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