Glossary entry

Danish term or phrase:

markiser

English translation:

awning (sunshade)

Added to glossary by Charlesp
Aug 13, 2007 21:40
16 yrs ago
Danish term

markiser

Danish to English Bus/Financial Tourism & Travel
again, something outdoors at a resort.
Proposed translations (English)
4 +1 awning

Discussion

Charlesp (asker) Aug 13, 2007:
I know of course that it is some kind of awning or sunshade. But without any further context or description, is it possible to specifiy exactly what it is?

Proposed translations

+1
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awning

A kind of sunshade attached to the side of a building.


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Note added at 8 mins (2007-08-13 21:48:28 GMT)
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'Et stykke stof som er fastgjort til muren over en dør eller et vindue for at give skygge for solen' - NuDansk Ordbog
Note from asker:
Seems simple and clear enough. thanks for confirming - but I'd better close this quickly so as to avoid others putting effort into it.
Peer comment(s):

agree Alice Wolfe, DDS (X)
1 min
agree Christian Schoenberg
4 mins
disagree Jande : An awning is attached to the side of a building. I think you are after a stand alone tent, which is known as a marquee.
49 mins
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