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English translation: may be

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German term or phrase:see sentence
English translation:may be
Entered by: Robert Kleemaier

04:50 Jan 30, 2004
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime / pleasure craft
German term or phrase: see sentence
"Die weit verbreitete Empfehlung „Wählen sie bei Bootsferien eine Nummer grösser, damit es nicht allzu eng wird“ ist bei uns Schnee von gestern! Bei unseren Booten umfasst der Tagesbereich mindestens die Hälfte (beim [Typ] sogar zwei Drittel) der über 50 m2 messenden Grundfläche! *Ein Herumführen von unnützen, den Wohnkomfort schmälernden Schlafkabinen erübrigt sich!*"

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Robert Kleemaier
Canada
Local time: 01:51
may be
Explanation:
The clutter of unused bed cabins, impinging on living space comfort, becomes redundant.
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gangels (X)
Local time: 02:51
Grading comment
Thanks to all, but I'll give Klaus the points for elegance.
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gangels (X)
3Below
Gareth McMillan
3Something like
John Bowden


  

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Below


Explanation:
*Ein Herumführen von unnützen, den Wohnkomfort schmälernden Schlafkabinen erübrigt sich!*"

"Messing around with unused sleeping cabins which cramp the living comfort, is a waste of space."


Gareth McMillan
Local time: 10:51
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Something like


Explanation:
"Why waste valuable living space on unnecessary sleeping accommodation/bedrooms?"

perhaps?


John Bowden
Local time: 09:51
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may be


Explanation:
The clutter of unused bed cabins, impinging on living space comfort, becomes redundant.

gangels (X)
Local time: 02:51
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 6
Grading comment
Thanks to all, but I'll give Klaus the points for elegance.

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