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kingfisher

Albanian translation: bilbil uji, babil lumi

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English term or phrase:kingfisher
Albanian translation:bilbil uji, babil lumi

01:25 Nov 23, 2001
English to Albanian translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: kingfisher
bird's name
larserik
Sweden
Local time: 14:32
bilbil uji
Explanation:
N
BILBIL UJI [ZOOL.]

HTH
Good luck!
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TBQGS (X)
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Thanks a lot for your answer.
It's a pity though, that I can't give awards for both answers, since in these cases there is room for local variations and both answers might be correct. I "solve" my problem by picking the answer that has a majority support.
L-E
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Summary of answers provided
5 +2bilbil uji
TBQGS (X)
5babil lumi
SCOALB (X)


  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +2
bilbil uji


Explanation:
N
BILBIL UJI [ZOOL.]

HTH
Good luck!


    friends
TBQGS (X)
Grading comment
Thanks a lot for your answer.
It's a pity though, that I can't give awards for both answers, since in these cases there is room for local variations and both answers might be correct. I "solve" my problem by picking the answer that has a majority support.
L-E

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Monika Coulson
6 hrs
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agree  Anila Mayhew (X)
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1 day 1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
babil lumi


Explanation:
The bird "kingfisher" is known as Megaceryll alcyon, mostly is distributed in North American Continent. In Europe and especially in Albania it is known as Alcedo attis and its popular name is "BABIL LUMI".

Best regards,
SCOALB

SCOALB (X)
PRO pts in pair: 6
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