Genombruten spets

English translation: see-through lace

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Swedish term or phrase:Genombruten spets
English translation:see-through lace
Entered by: Plamen Nenchev

10:34 Feb 13, 2011
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Fashion
Swedish term or phrase: Genombruten spets
Type of lace. Seems to be eyelet lace but far from sure.
Plamen Nenchev
Bulgaria
Local time: 22:45
see-through lace
Explanation:
Alternatives:
transparent / semi-transparent / translucent lace

Pictures: http://www.google.dk/images?q="genombruten spets"&hl=da&biw=...

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-02-13 11:54:06 GMT)
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It could be "eyelet lace" (your own suggestion), but without more context it is impossible to say whether this is correct or not.

Compare:
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-eyelet-lace.htm
http://www.google.dk/images?hl=da&biw=992&bih=659&q="eyelet ...
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Malberg
Denmark
Local time: 22:45
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Summary of answers provided
3 +1see-through lace
Malberg
4Eyelet lace
Catherine Brix
3chantilly lace, filligree lace
lena helson


  

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see-through lace


Explanation:
Alternatives:
transparent / semi-transparent / translucent lace

Pictures: http://www.google.dk/images?q="genombruten spets"&hl=da&biw=...

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-02-13 11:54:06 GMT)
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It could be "eyelet lace" (your own suggestion), but without more context it is impossible to say whether this is correct or not.

Compare:
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-eyelet-lace.htm
http://www.google.dk/images?hl=da&biw=992&bih=659&q="eyelet ...

Malberg
Denmark
Local time: 22:45
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Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish
PRO pts in category: 4
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chantilly lace, filligree lace


Explanation:
may be what you are looking for


    Reference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/chantilly%20lace?from...
lena helson
Local time: 21:45
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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Eyelet lace


Explanation:
Is this the peasant blouse? Perhaps even a peasant blouse with eyelet neckline, or a peasant blouse with eyelet trim?

Catherine Brix
Local time: 22:45
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