Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Apr 4, 2018 06:08
6 yrs ago
Swedish term
(be)slammad
Swedish to English
Tech/Engineering
Engineering (general)
Hello
The subject is now "high pressure sodium lights" and they are
"slammad elliptisk"
or
"Ellipsoidform, beslammad"
as there seems to be some variation in the Swedish too.
My guess is that the Swedish is based on the English verb "to slam" and
that the shape is "slammed flat".
Or is it something completely different?
Thanks in advance
SafeTex
The subject is now "high pressure sodium lights" and they are
"slammad elliptisk"
or
"Ellipsoidform, beslammad"
as there seems to be some variation in the Swedish too.
My guess is that the Swedish is based on the English verb "to slam" and
that the shape is "slammed flat".
Or is it something completely different?
Thanks in advance
SafeTex
Proposed translations
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| 4 | coated |
Deane Goltermann
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Proposed translations
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Deane Goltermann
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&
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Native in: English 
, Swedish
Works in: Swedish to English
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Can't find a real definition, but these two references for the same product give an idea.
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Comment: "Changed my mind. I think you may be right although I'd have liked to have found a single dictionary entry for this word"
Discussion
But as you say, there is no definition and I can't see how to decide between my idea and yours.
Both hits show elliptical bulbs which make me think that I may be right. But I NEVER dismiss a suggestion from you lightly so maybe a Swede can help as they have an ear for their language.
Can a Swedish translator give us an idea please?