suspended ceilings

English translation: suspended ceilings

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German term or phrase:abgehängte Decken, Zwischendecken
English translation: suspended ceilings
Entered by: SianF

00:15 May 26, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
German term or phrase: suspended ceilings
abgehängte Decken
Zwischendecken



Any ideas appreciated! Thanks.
SianF
Local time: 19:50
suspended ceilings
Explanation:
That's what I call ceilings that have been lowered to reduce the height of the room and provide better fuel and cooling economy.
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Dr. Fred Thomson
United States
Local time: 12:50
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1drop(ped) ceiling
Trudy Peters
4Zwischendecke...abgehängte Decke...
Dr.G.MD (X)
4suspended ceilings
Dr. Fred Thomson


  

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Zwischendecke...abgehängte Decke...


Explanation:
... well, there is basically no difference between these two or you may provide some more context, please.

Dr.G.MD (X)
Local time: 19:50
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 4
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drop(ped) ceiling


Explanation:
if you're looking for the English

Trudy Peters
United States
Local time: 14:50
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 51

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agree  gangels (X): correct US term
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suspended ceilings


Explanation:
That's what I call ceilings that have been lowered to reduce the height of the room and provide better fuel and cooling economy.

Dr. Fred Thomson
United States
Local time: 12:50
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 195
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