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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Radmantel

English translation:

bicycle cape (or cloak)

Added to glossary by Lingua.Franca
Apr 23, 2009 17:43
15 yrs ago
German term

Radmantel

German to English Other Poetry & Literature
"Der Kommissar verbarg schweigend sein Buechlein in der Brusttasche und knoepfte den Radmantel zu." (He is riding a bicycle)
Proposed translations (English)
4 bicycle cape (or cloak)
3 riding coat
Change log

Apr 24, 2009 10:30: Lingua.Franca Created KOG entry

Discussion

BirgitBerlin Apr 23, 2009:
Period this is set in? That seems rather modern to me. If the author had meant a cycling jacket he/she would probably have used a more modern word.

It would be helpful if the asker could provide us with a bit more context as to the period this is set in (from the choice of words I imagine something along the lines of Miss Marple or so)...
David Partikian Apr 23, 2009:
Cycling Jacket A rather adept move for any cyclist doing two things at once.

Seems rather straightforward:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Product.aspx?baseno=1488W&p...

Proposed translations

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bicycle cape (or cloak)

It can also be a poncho, but that's probably a bit far off from the original.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/velovotee/2321111290/

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http://www.thirdwave-websites.com/bike/rain-capes.cfm
Reference:

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___50258

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regencape

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riding coat

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or riding mantle http://digitalgallery.nypl.org/nypldigital/dgkeysearchdetail...
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