Koje

English translation: alcove

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German term or phrase:Koje
English translation:alcove
Entered by: Rebecca Garber

12:56 Dec 21, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Games / Video Games / Gaming / Casino / Computer games room
German term or phrase: Koje
From a text about a simulation lab for testing computer games.

Reizvoll außerdem: Chill-out in den drei Kojen, die eine etwas andere Spielumgebung bieten

Duden seems to suggest that these are little cosy areas in a bigger room used for a specific purpose. However, they can also be beds or bunks, so I'm not sure whether it's referring to loungers or to specific areas - in which case what to call them!? Booths sounds too clinical.

Any suggestions gratefully appreciated...
Claire Cox
United Kingdom
Local time: 10:00
alcove
Explanation:
Chill out in one of the three alcoves...

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Rebecca Garber
Local time: 06:00
Grading comment
Thanks to both of you, but I think alcove is what I'm looking for here - much appreciated!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2Chill-out berth
Jonathan Wright
2alcove
Rebecca Garber


  

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Chill-out berth


Explanation:
I'd suggest chill-out (or chillout) berth. The original text uses the phrase "chill-out", and I gather that's an important part of the sense of it. Berth also makes sense to me, as it implies a smaller zone within a bigger zone, and also sounds cosy and relaxing.

In terms of how to phrase it, how about transplanting the phrase "chillout", and amending the whole sentence to read "Why not relax in one of the chillout berths" or somesuch.

Jonathan Wright
Local time: 10:00
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Leanne Evans: yes, or 'chill-out bunk'
5 mins

agree  Dirgis (X): Kojen as well as berths would be sleeping areas on a boat
26 mins
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
alcove


Explanation:
Chill out in one of the three alcoves...



Rebecca Garber
Local time: 06:00
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks to both of you, but I think alcove is what I'm looking for here - much appreciated!
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