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Spritfresser

21:49 Apr 11, 2006
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German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Fuel
German term or phrase: Spritfresser
I came up with "gas guzzler" but it sounds very US EN to me.
I need something more UK EN sounding.

Any suggestions or comments appreciated!
Erin McGann
Ireland
Local time: 01:36


Summary of answers provided
4 +5thirsty
Hilary Davies Shelby
4 +1fuel-thirsty/petrol-thirsty
Brigitte Albert (X)


Discussion entries: 3





  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +5
thirsty


Explanation:
I've actually seen this before on here: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/1177255

Hilary Davies Shelby
United States
Local time: 19:36
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Lancashireman: Ah yes, I remember it well. A classic transatlantic tussle... // (or should that be 'tuzzle'?)
1 hr
agree  Erich Friese: ......'gas gussler' is widely accepted in North America, Australia, South Africa....
1 hr
agree  Marcel F
3 hrs
agree  Textklick: "people who drive large, thirsty cars..." http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12529-1658415,00... Mr. Clarkson is a noted motoring journalist in the U.K.
12 hrs
agree  Colette Kinsella
13 hrs
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
fuel-thirsty/petrol-thirsty


Explanation:
How about fuel- or petrol-thirsty?
Fuel Cell Works Supplemental News PagePetrol engines soon ruled the roost. Priorities began to change in the early 1970s, when the oil crisis increased demand for less fuel-thirsty cars. ...



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Note added at 3 hrs (2006-04-12 00:50:11 GMT)
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Here is another website:
Is The "Green 4x4" The Car of The Future? - Auto News - Motor Trend... from chewing their salad for a moment -blame the minister, whom they call "a petrol head". ... Britain has fallen in love with big, fuel- thirsty cars. ...
www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2006/112_news17/ - 52k - 10 Apr 2006 -



    www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage1716.html - 73k
Brigitte Albert (X)
Local time: 20:36
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X): gas guzzler is what came to mind right away, but I guess, petrol thirsty is more UK
10 hrs
  -> Thanks, Ingeborg
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