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špindl

English translation: spindl

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Czech term or phrase:špindl
English translation:spindl
Entered by: Jirina Nevosadova

20:37 Nov 20, 2003
Czech to English translations [PRO]
Marketing
Czech term or phrase: špindl
nebo také spindl

CD na spindlu
Sarka Rubkova
Czech Republic
Local time: 16:24
spindl
Explanation:
It seems to be from English - spindl

see below
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Jirina Nevosadova
Czech Republic
Local time: 16:24
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +3spindl
Jirina Nevosadova
5spindle
Alastair Millar
3 +1slang for Špindlerův Mlýn
veraandbru
4spindle
Alice Hegrova


  

Answers


6 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +3
spindl


Explanation:
It seems to be from English - spindl

see below


    Reference: http://www.machinetoollocators.com
Jirina Nevosadova
Czech Republic
Local time: 16:24
Native speaker of: Native in CzechCzech
PRO pts in pair: 36

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Alice Hegrova: with "spindle" in English
19 mins
agree  John Newton (X): But definitely "spindle" in English. Spindl is from the German Spindel, which is pronounced much the same in Czech.
5 days
agree  Sylva Ficova: "spindle"!! Check the spelling before you answer any Kudoz questions, pls.
5 days
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
slang for Špindlerův Mlýn


Explanation:
I would need at least a complete sentence to judge this one.

veraandbru
Local time: 08:24
Native speaker of: Native in CzechCzech
PRO pts in pair: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  holka: Špindl is Špindlerův Mlýn,this slang is often using
11 days
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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
špindl
spindle


Explanation:
see the reference links


    Reference: http://www.vltava2000.cz/Multidisc/
    Reference: http://www.cd-burners.us/Media/CDR/100-Pack-48x.html
Alice Hegrova
Czech Republic
Local time: 16:24
Native speaker of: Native in CzechCzech
PRO pts in pair: 19
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21 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
spindle


Explanation:
CD spindles are the 'sticks' on which compact discs are shipped; it is possible to purchase CD's in bulk "on spindle", these being cheaper because there is no packaging (jewel cases, paper covers or whatever).


    Reference: http://www.gc-msc.com/cdonspindle.htm
Alastair Millar
Czech Republic
Local time: 16:24
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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