Nov 21, 2014 14:49
9 yrs ago
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Swedish term

packningar

Swedish to English Law/Patents Law: Contract(s) rental agreement
Hyresgästen skall bekosta smärre reparationer i fastigheten, såsom av lås, elströmbrytare, packningar etc, samt normal service avdisk- och tvätt-maskiner och dylikt
Proposed translations (English)
5 Gaskets
5 +1 washers
3 packing washers

Discussion

Christopher Schröder Nov 21, 2014:
I wouldn't expect to replace gaskets of any kind as a tenant. Very odd.

Proposed translations

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Gaskets

This is straightforward.
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packing washers

...or just washers.
Example sentence:

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washers

They mean tap washers, which periodically need replacing.
Peer comment(s):

agree Agneta Pallinder : The simpler the better
30 mins
Thanks Agneta!
disagree Nils Andersson : A washer is a HARD ring (Sw. bricka). The gasket is soft, to make a tight seal.
9 hrs
Quite - but what gaskets could you ever need to replace in a rented property? I think they're just using the wrong term in the original text!
agree Anna Herbst : And here is some advice on how to replace one: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/house-and-homes-blog...
21 hrs
Thanks Anna.
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