Absturzgefahr

English translation: Danger (risk) of Falling

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German term or phrase:Absturzgefahr
English translation:Danger (risk) of Falling
Entered by: Sybille Brückner

10:31 Aug 24, 2017
German to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering: Industrial
German term or phrase: Absturzgefahr
Auf einem Kranschild steht "Absturzgefahr". Gemeint ist die Gefahr von Personen, hinunterzustürzen.

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Risk/danger of falling (down) ???
Sybille Brückner
Germany
Local time: 21:29
Danger (risk) of Falling
Explanation:
As per Langenscheidt: https://en.langenscheidt.com/german-english/absturzgefahr?te...

Example: http://www.archersafetysigns.co.uk/prod.php?prod=5081

Or with risk of falling: http://www.keysigns.co.uk/signs-c2/safety-signs-c3/hazard-wa...
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Mair A-W (PhD)
Germany
Local time: 21:29
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4Danger (risk) of Falling
Mair A-W (PhD)
5fall risk
David Hollywood
4risk of falling
Joe France
4Falling hazard
Kevin Fulton


Discussion entries: 1





  

Answers


29 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
risk of falling


Explanation:
No need to include "down" - you can't fall up!

Danger or risk both possible, but "risk of falling" is more common, I think. See a Google image search for example EN signs.


    https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=risk+of+falling+sign&tbm=isch&imgil=wcLVPn7B9H-fQM%253A%253BM3hscBbF4BKo3M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fww
Joe France
United Kingdom
Local time: 20:29
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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32 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
Danger (risk) of Falling


Explanation:
As per Langenscheidt: https://en.langenscheidt.com/german-english/absturzgefahr?te...

Example: http://www.archersafetysigns.co.uk/prod.php?prod=5081

Or with risk of falling: http://www.keysigns.co.uk/signs-c2/safety-signs-c3/hazard-wa...

Mair A-W (PhD)
Germany
Local time: 21:29
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thank you

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  writeaway: agree it's non-pro and agree with your solid refs
1 hr

agree  BrigitteHilgner
1 hr

agree  Edith Kelly
2 hrs

agree  Ramey Rieger (X)
18 hrs
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Falling hazard


Explanation:
Commonly used as well as other provided suggestions


    Reference: http://www.safetysign.com/products/2022/danger-falling-hazar...
Kevin Fulton
United States
Local time: 15:29
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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14 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
fall risk


Explanation:
despite the previous answers, you need something short and pithy

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Note added at 15 hrs (2017-08-25 01:32:41 GMT)
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und schließlich geht es um ein Schild, also kurz und bündig

David Hollywood
Local time: 16:29
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 134
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