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trall

English translation: duckboard

19:49 Oct 13, 2021
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Swedish term or phrase: trall
Is there another meaning for the word "trall". This is for a company that manufactures brackets and fasteners, etc. I understand "trall" as being a type of wood grating, but it makes no sense in the following sentences:

"Vårt byggsortiment är anpassat för flera typer av byggnationer i olika material som exempelvis trä, trall, stål och betong."

Tråd-och trallskruv
David Rumsey
Canada
Local time: 05:29
English translation:duckboard
Explanation:
It is a kind of wooden grid flooring. Google image "duckboard" to see what it is.
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Paul Lambert
Sweden
Local time: 14:29
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2outdoor wood flooring/decking
Deane Goltermann
5duckboard
Paul Lambert


Discussion entries: 3





  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
outdoor wood flooring/decking


Explanation:
The IKEA product Runnen is sold as outdoor decking in EN and 'trall' in Swedish (for whatever that is worth.

Other references, like the second one below, show outdoor flooring and such. Check these against this Swedish definition I found.
chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/viewer.html?pdfurl=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent-eshop.optimera.se%2Fwcsstore%2FOptimeraB2B%2FAttachment%2FKataloger%2FTrallguiden.pdf&clen=5573059&chunk=true


    https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/runnen-edging-strip-outdoor-decking-dark-gray-50494141/
    https://www.ubuy.com.se/sv/product/3QH8IPS-acacia-hardwood-interlocking-floor-tiles-for-patio-and-deck-use-11-8-x-11-8-natural-wood-outdoor-
Deane Goltermann
Sweden
Local time: 14:29
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SwedishSwedish
PRO pts in category: 513

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Michael Ellis: I'd go for "decking" which is popular, if pernicious, in UK.
11 hrs
  -> Thanks Michael! When the locals start selling 'trall deck,' I have to laugh at their 'nysvenska.'
agree  SafeTex: Yes, if to cross muddy areas or possibly in a bathroom, "duckboard" would be better but in this context, it has to be what you said
2 days 23 hrs
  -> Thanks Dave!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
duckboard


Explanation:
It is a kind of wooden grid flooring. Google image "duckboard" to see what it is.

Paul Lambert
Sweden
Local time: 14:29
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 28
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