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vielseitig nutzbare

English translation: multi-purpose

06:23 Mar 20, 2017
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture
German term or phrase: vielseitig nutzbare
Willkommener Effekt ist eine spezielle Schnittlösung, die nur einen einzigen Lift im Gebäude bedingt. Ebenso entstehen quasi umsonst vielseitig nutzbare überdachte Bereiche und Terrassen.

versatile?
Vielen Dank!
martina1974
Austria
Local time: 11:16
English translation:multi-purpose
Explanation:
Sometimes, you need more than a "purpose" in life...

Just ask your "greening advisor":
http://collegiate.greensports.org/greener-building/multi-pur...

Alternative suggested by Ramey (thank you): "multi-functional"
http://thinkingpencil.com/4-examples-of-my-work/multi-functi...

Sounds a bit more technical, IMO, which fits the context.
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Björn Vrooman
Local time: 11:16
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3 +7multi-purpose
Björn Vrooman
4used in many ways
Marion_J_W
4perfect for a variety of uses
Michael Martin, MA


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45 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
used in many ways


Explanation:
..covered areas and terraces that can be used in many ways/in a number of ways.

Marion_J_W
Germany
Local time: 11:16
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +7
multi-purpose


Explanation:
Sometimes, you need more than a "purpose" in life...

Just ask your "greening advisor":
http://collegiate.greensports.org/greener-building/multi-pur...

Alternative suggested by Ramey (thank you): "multi-functional"
http://thinkingpencil.com/4-examples-of-my-work/multi-functi...

Sounds a bit more technical, IMO, which fits the context.

Björn Vrooman
Local time: 11:16
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 8
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agree  Wendy Streitparth
4 mins
  -> Thanks :) I'll go back now to singing along to your Irish neighbors: "I don't like Mondays..."
agree  Ramey Rieger (X): multi-functional, of course (GRINNING)
7 mins
  -> Thanks and of course :) See how times have changed? Greening advisors have no longer anything to do with bringing home the "green," or maybe they do... Fascinating, though.
agree  Armorel Young: multi-functional gets my vote
1 hr
  -> Thanks, I'll relay the message. I've seen both in use on UK websites: http://www.ealingvenues.co.uk/room/ // http://www.idealhome.co.uk/picture/a-multi-functional-space I suppose it's a matter of taste. Enjoy your weekend.
agree  Giulia D'Ascanio
2 hrs
  -> Thanks and have a nice weekend.
agree  Johannes Gleim
5 hrs
  -> Thanks Johannes; don't let the missing sun bother you and have a nice weekend.
agree  phillee: Or multi functional, as seen is discussion
5 hrs
  -> Thanks and yes, Ramey's option is part of my answer. Enjoy your weekend.
agree  Eleanore Strauss: multi-purpose would appear better in this context... but both work well
6 hrs
  -> Thanks and I'd agree (multipurpose for spaces and multifunctional for tools, IMO), although - as always - it's not very clear cut. See also my reply to Armorel above. I hope you're well and you have an enjoyable evening.
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
perfect for a variety of uses


Explanation:
You never know how good a solution really is until you put it in a sentence.

"Moreover, this solution creates, at no extra cost, covered areas and terraces perfect for a variety of uses."

Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 05:16
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 24
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