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inspection- and reprofiling train

English translation: inspection and reprofiling train

11:28 Aug 23, 2011
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / Track maintenance
English term or phrase: inspection- and reprofiling train
I would like to know, if this spelling (with hypen) is correct. Or does it spell without hypen?

German: Prüf- und Bearbeitungszug.
English: Inspection- and reprofiling train.
Monique Waldt
Germany
Local time: 08:14
Selected answer:inspection and reprofiling train
Explanation:
HI Lotte: in English no hyphen is used in this situation, different from German and Dutch.
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Willem Wunderink
Netherlands
Local time: 08:14
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5 +5inspection and reprofiling train
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inspection and reprofiling train


Explanation:
HI Lotte: in English no hyphen is used in this situation, different from German and Dutch.

Willem Wunderink
Netherlands
Local time: 08:14
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch
PRO pts in category: 4
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agree  Liz Dexter (was Broomfield)
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agree  Phong Le
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agree  amarpaul
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