Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Nov 21, 2012 04:16
11 yrs ago
German term
Greiftuch
German to English
Other
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
baby item
Produktbeschreibung
Handgestricktes Tuch zum Kuscheln, Ertasten und Bauchwärmen, mit Applikation und Schnullerband, mit Stoff hinterlegt (Angebot ohne Schnuller).
- Verwendete Materialien
Lana Grossa Wolle, Fleece
- Herstellungsart
genäht und bestickt
Handgestricktes Tuch zum Kuscheln, Ertasten und Bauchwärmen, mit Applikation und Schnullerband, mit Stoff hinterlegt (Angebot ohne Schnuller).
- Verwendete Materialien
Lana Grossa Wolle, Fleece
- Herstellungsart
genäht und bestickt
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +5 | cuddle cloth |
Lis Liesicke
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| 4 | blankee |
jccantrell
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| 3 +1 | security blanket |
Johanna Timm, PhD
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Proposed translations
+5
35 mins
Selected
cuddle cloth
If you look at the picture of the Greiftuch here http://www.google.de/imgres?q=greiftuch english&hl=de&sa=X&t... it's pretty much the same as the cuddle cloths shown below
Reference:
http://www.crocodilebaby.com/p-1879-franck-fischer-cuddle-cloth.aspx
http://www.sophie.sg/snoozebaby/81-sweet-dreaming-cuddle-cloth-dolphin-blue.html
Peer comment(s):
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Phoebe Indetzki
2 hrs
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thanks phoeberuth
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| agree |
Helen Shiner
: or cuddle blanket
4 hrs
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thanks Helen
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| agree |
Lancashireman
: Unless it is lead-lined, in which case I might go for the 'security' option.
8 hrs
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or armed with two bodyguards! - thanks Andrew
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| agree |
Marie Jackson
8 hrs
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thanks Marie
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| agree |
Usch Pilz
16 hrs
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thanks Usch
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Danke schoen! "
11 hrs
jccantrell
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
Was nicht ist, kann noch werden.
Native in: English (Variant: US) 
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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43
blankee
This is what I would call it in the USA.
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
freekfluweel
: isn't that a brand name?
12 mins
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As far as I can tell, no. "My Blankee" and "Blankees" are, but not blankee. Go figure.
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+1
2 hrs
Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Canada
Native in German
Canada
Friendly, fast & certified!
Native in: German (Variants: Swiss, Platt / Nieder (Low German), Austrian, Germany)
Works in: English to German, German to English, German
Related KudoZ points
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242
security blanket
that's what my kids called it
http://www.sweetface.ca/Aden-Anais-Issie-Security-Blanket-2p...
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Note added at 2 hrs (2012-11-21 06:44:38 GMT)
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to be honest: that's what WE called it, they has much shorter words for it!
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/security blanket
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Note added at 13 hrs (2012-11-21 18:11:54 GMT)
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they "had"... jeez, it was late when I posted this. Sorry.
http://www.sweetface.ca/Aden-Anais-Issie-Security-Blanket-2p...
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Note added at 2 hrs (2012-11-21 06:44:38 GMT)
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to be honest: that's what WE called it, they has much shorter words for it!
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/security blanket
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Note added at 13 hrs (2012-11-21 18:11:54 GMT)
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they "had"... jeez, it was late when I posted this. Sorry.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
uyuni
: Overlooked your answer prior to my discussion entry. Apologies...
10 hrs
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thanks, uyuni. I'm thrilled you remembered Linus....best reference ever:-)
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