In de dhz-sector hangt de vlag er iets anders voor.

English translation: the circumstances are different

17:30 Aug 19, 2004

Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Marketing - Retail

Dutch term or phrase: In de dhz-sector hangt de vlag er iets anders voor.

The previous paragraph has talked about the cost of raw materials such as steel and aluminium. "Voor ons blijft het zaak om te blijven beschikken over de nodige schaalgrootte en daarnaast moeten we de kostprijs scherp in de gaten houden." It goes on to say:

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In de dhz-sector hangt de vlag er iets anders voor. Door het Besluit Draagbaar Klimmateriaal in de Warenwet etc...

Lucy Spring

English translation:the circumstances are different

Explanation:
Waarschijnlijk een verbastering van "kijken hoe de vlag erbij hangt"

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Danielle Stensen-Alders (X)
Local time: 16:47

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I went for 'circumstances' on this occasion, as it seemed to fit the overall context better. Thank you for both contributions, though.
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3 +3

In the DIY sector conditions are (somewhat / a little) different

jarry (X)

3 +2

the circumstances are different

Danielle Stensen-Alders (X)

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7 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +2

the circumstances are different

Explanation:
Waarschijnlijk een verbastering van "kijken hoe de vlag erbij hangt"

Danielle Stensen-Alders (X)
Local time: 16:47
Native speaker of:

Dutch
PRO pts in category: 8

Grading comment

I went for 'circumstances' on this occasion, as it seemed to fit the overall context better. Thank you for both contributions, though.

32 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +3

In the DIY sector conditions are (somewhat / a little) different

Explanation:
...

jarry (X)
South Africa
Local time: 16:47
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 24

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