Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
ombouw
English translation:
conversion / reconstruction
Added to glossary by
Lianne van de Ven
Mar 26, 2010 10:15
14 yrs ago
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Dutch term
ombouw
Dutch to English
Science
Engineering (general)
torrefaction technology
"ze hebben hard gewerkt aan de ombouw van de pilot plant".
How do I translate 'ombouw', referring to the exterior of the plant.
How do I translate 'ombouw', referring to the exterior of the plant.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | reconstruction |
Lianne van de Ven
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| 4 +1 | refurbishment |
Textpertise
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| 4 | alteration |
Sven Petersson
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| 3 +1 | conversion |
André Linsen
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Change log
Mar 30, 2010 14:10: Lianne van de Ven Created KOG entry
Mar 30, 2010 14:13: Lianne van de Ven changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/787187">Lianne van de Ven's</a> old entry - "ombouw"" to ""reconstruction""
Proposed translations
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Lianne van de Ven
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reconstruction
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(exterior reconstruction)
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Note added at 24 mins (2010-03-26 10:39:04 GMT)
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Google both "exterior alteration" and "exterior reconstruction"
I think they're both correct.
(exterior reconstruction)
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Note added at 24 mins (2010-03-26 10:39:04 GMT)
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Google both "exterior alteration" and "exterior reconstruction"
I think they're both correct.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Tina Vonhof (X)
4 hrs
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Thanks Tina.
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L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
: with reconstruction I understand that part of it has been broken down and reconstruct/rebuild
3 days 19 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks Lianne!"
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Sven Petersson
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alteration
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Note added at 18 mins (2010-03-26 10:33:19 GMT)
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Google "alteration of the exterior"!
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Note added at 18 mins (2010-03-26 10:33:19 GMT)
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Google "alteration of the exterior"!
+1
1 hr
André Linsen
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Works in field
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Native in: Dutch , French
Works in: French to Dutch, English to Dutch, Dutch to French, and 1 more.
conversion
If the intention of the "ombouw" is to prepare the pilot plant for a different process, I think that "conversion" might be the right translation.
If by "ombouw" iis meant that some type of construction is being built around the pilot plant, then I'd suggest "housing", "shrouding", "shell", "envelope",...
If by "ombouw" iis meant that some type of construction is being built around the pilot plant, then I'd suggest "housing", "shrouding", "shell", "envelope",...
Peer comment(s):
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Lianne van de Ven
: Reviewing this again, I think conversion is actually the best translation...
4 days
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1 day 10 hrs
Textpertise
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refurbishment
A catchment term commonly used in the UK to denote more or less anything which is done to a property. It can comprise anything from mere redecoration (i.e. repainting, re-pointing) to total redesign and rebuilding, including restoring roofs, repairing outbuildings, closing windows, creating doorways, etc. Although the Oxford English Dictionary defines "refurbish" as "to brighten up, restore, redecorate", in practice, many aspects of building are comprised under "restore".
Peer comment(s):
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L.J.Wessel van Leeuwen
: though I for some reason do not ike the word (don't ask me why) it syas it all and makes provision for all the explanation you give
2 days 9 hrs
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Thanks, LJ
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