Nov 24, 2006 19:07
17 yrs ago
German term
Missbrauchsbetätigung
German to English
Tech/Engineering
Automotive / Cars & Trucks
handbrakes
Hello,
I can't find an appropriate translation for 'Missbrauchsbetätigung'. Only a table of contents. No further context. Thank you for your help.
5 Lastfall Extrembelastung
5.1 Ohne Seitenkraftbelastung
5.2 Mit Seitenkraftbelastung
5.3 Missbrauchsbetätigung und Querkräfte
5.3.1 im betätigten Zustand
5.3.2 im abgelegten Zustand und im 1. Zahn
I can't find an appropriate translation for 'Missbrauchsbetätigung'. Only a table of contents. No further context. Thank you for your help.
5 Lastfall Extrembelastung
5.1 Ohne Seitenkraftbelastung
5.2 Mit Seitenkraftbelastung
5.3 Missbrauchsbetätigung und Querkräfte
5.3.1 im betätigten Zustand
5.3.2 im abgelegten Zustand und im 1. Zahn
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +2 | incorrect use |
Stephen Sadie
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| 3 | unintended use |
AnjaR
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Change log
Nov 25, 2006 13:34: Steffen Walter changed "Field" from "Other" to "Tech/Engineering"
Proposed translations
+2
2 mins
Stephen Sadie
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Related KudoZ points
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120
Selected
incorrect use
or even misuse may work here
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
jccantrell
: Misuse for sure, ABuse even, but not just 'incorrect.' Here the German shows intention.
0 min
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thanks jc, I thought of abuse but maybe it's a little over the top here
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| agree |
Jonathan MacKerron
: misuse
8 mins
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thanks jonathan, is my favourite too..just occured too late to change my entry!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks for your help :-)"
30 mins
unintended use
that's what I usually translate as Missbrauch into German
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Stephen Sadie
: the text suggests a deliberate act and not an act by mistake IMHO
3 mins
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