ökenkängor

English translation: Desert boots

05:52 Jun 14, 2006
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / general
Swedish term or phrase: ökenkängor
from a novel. in the 60's. the character has recently "converted" to become a hippie.

Blommig skjorta. Utsvängda rutiga brallor och ökenkängor.

are these combat boots?
lo nathamundi
United States
Local time: 17:36
English translation:Desert boots
Explanation:
Desert boots or desert combat boots is my suggestion
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Rebecca Barath
United States
Local time: 17:36
Grading comment
thank you very much.
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3 +3Desert boots
Rebecca Barath


  

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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Desert boots


Explanation:
Desert boots or desert combat boots is my suggestion

Rebecca Barath
United States
Local time: 17:36
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
thank you very much.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Clare Barnes: Desert boots (also obligaotry student wear in the 80s and 90s!) http://www.fabuloussavings.com/online/us/simpleshoes/barneym...
14 mins
  -> Thanx

agree  David Shannon
17 mins
  -> Thanx

agree  Mario Marcolin
42 mins
  -> Thanx
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