Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Dutch term or phrase:
onderkant (here)
English translation:
minimum, basic
Added to glossary by
Albert Stufkens
Jun 12, 2007 10:18
16 yrs ago
Dutch term
onderkant (here)
Dutch to English
Tech/Engineering
Transport / Transportation / Shipping
haulage
A team of engineers ... kijkt naar de onderkant van de mogelijkheden [in relation to how a particular (heavy)cargo should be shipped]. Am not sure what is meant by onderkant here. Any thoughts?
TIA
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Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | minimum, basic |
Albert Stufkens
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| 4 | low-level |
Jack den Haan
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Change log
Jun 24, 2007 17:49: Albert Stufkens Created KOG entry
Jun 24, 2007 17:51: Albert Stufkens changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/668038">Albert Stufkens's</a> old entry - "onderkant (here)"" to ""minimum, basic""
Proposed translations
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Albert Stufkens
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Selected
minimum, basic
I feel that the term 'onderkant' does not refer to a tangible part of something but is rather an abstract notion here (= possibilities)
A typical word use by technical people.
In my opinion it refers to a range of possibilities, from minimum to overdimensioned.
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-06-12 11:40:30 GMT)
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Personally I would translate the first part of the particular sentence as: ".. a team of engineers assesses the minimum requirements, the strength of .... "
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-06-12 11:50:31 GMT)
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or:
"... looks for the most cost-effective solution, ....."
A typical word use by technical people.
In my opinion it refers to a range of possibilities, from minimum to overdimensioned.
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-06-12 11:40:30 GMT)
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Personally I would translate the first part of the particular sentence as: ".. a team of engineers assesses the minimum requirements, the strength of .... "
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-06-12 11:50:31 GMT)
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or:
"... looks for the most cost-effective solution, ....."
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Jack den Haan
: I was thinking the same, but IMO this is rather awkard to fit in with the sentence. // Hadn't seen your note yet. Changing my neutral to an agree. Certainly a possibility!
7 mins
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| agree |
Mark Shimmin
: Minimum requirements is a neat solution. Also implies lowest (cheapest) method
1 hr
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Went for this one in the end. Many thanks everyone."
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Jack den Haan
Netherlands
Netherlands
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English
Works in field
Netherlands
Qualified engineer, translator & teacher
Native in: Dutch , English (Variants: UK, US)
Works in: Dutch to English, English to Dutch
Related KudoZ points
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51
low-level
How about 'low-level option': A team of engineers ... will investigate the low-level options? Or something like that...
http://www.rosettans.org/design.html
After the site concept is developed we present a proposal to the client. Our proposal usually contains three options - the low-, mid-, and high-level. The low-level option has a few advanced programming features, it is easily implemented. The high-level option contains all the necessary features to make the clients site highly functional with a polished, distinguishing look. It includes advanced programming features, such as calendar, chat, and search. The mid-level option falls somewhere in between the other two.
http://www.rosettans.org/design.html
After the site concept is developed we present a proposal to the client. Our proposal usually contains three options - the low-, mid-, and high-level. The low-level option has a few advanced programming features, it is easily implemented. The high-level option contains all the necessary features to make the clients site highly functional with a polished, distinguishing look. It includes advanced programming features, such as calendar, chat, and search. The mid-level option falls somewhere in between the other two.
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