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German term

Erin McGann

Ireland

19 questions

Spritfresser

German to English Tech/Engineering Automotive / Cars & Trucks Fuel

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!

Proposed translations (English)

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

Discussion

Francis Lee (X) Apr 12, 2006: The UK is the 51st state, after all ;-) "Gas guzzler" would be fine IMO
klausie-hamburg Apr 11, 2006: I have come across the terms "guzzler" and "guzzling" in (South) Africa and Australia. It matches "SpritFRESSER" quite well in my opinion.
Erin McGann (asker) Apr 11, 2006: Thanks Hilary!

Proposed translations

5 mins

Hilary Davies Shelby

United States

527 answers

Native in English

thirsty

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

Peer comment(s):

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

2 hrs

Brigitte Albert (X)

164 answers

Native in German & English

fuel-thirsty/petrol-thirsty

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 -

Reference:

www.fuelcellsworks.com/Supppage1716.html - 73k