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roestbak

English translation: old banger, shed

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Dutch term or phrase:roestbak
English translation:old banger, shed

13:09 Jun 3, 2009
    The asker opted for community grading. The question was closed on 2009-06-06 20:54:05 based on peer agreement (or, if there were too few peer comments, asker preference.)


Dutch to English translations [Non-PRO]
Slang
Dutch term or phrase: roestbak
Used in reference to a car.
Steven Beijer
Local time: 03:37
old banger, shed
Explanation:
'Old banger' or 'shed' in UK English.
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Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 03:37
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Summary of answers provided
4 +4old banger, shed
Chris Hopley
4 +4rust bucket
Francina
4 +1rust bucket
Erik Boers
5junker; junk car; heap; old bucket of bolts; old beater (car); clunker
Michael Beijer
5dusty old junking clunker bucket of rusty bolts
Michael Beijer


Discussion entries: 4





  

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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
old banger, shed


Explanation:
'Old banger' or 'shed' in UK English.

Chris Hopley
Netherlands
Local time: 03:37
Native speaker of: English
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Saskia Steur (X): precisely!
2 mins
agree  writeaway: certainly for UK speak
1 hr
agree  sindy cremer: for Eire as well
4 hrs
agree  Neil Cross: "Old banger" certainly in the UK. I've never heard of "shed" used in this context, must be a local variant :-)
10 hrs
  -> maybe its Mancunian then :-)
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14 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
rust bucket


Explanation:
is what we call them in the U.S. -;)!


    Reference: http://57rustbucket.com/
    Reference: http://www.bustedknucklegarage.com/servlet/the-342/Rust-Buck...
Francina
United States
Local time: 21:37
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in DutchDutch

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Erik Boers: Beaten by 1 minute!
2 mins
agree  André Linsen
48 mins
neutral  writeaway: there are lots of ways 'we' refer to old rusty cars in the US. rust bucket is one of them.
1 hr
agree  Tina Vonhof (X): Indeed the most common expression in the US and it stays closest to the source term.
5 hrs
agree  Neil Cross: With Tina.
10 hrs
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15 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
rust bucket


Explanation:
Definition:
rusted car: a car that is badly affected by rust ( slang humorous )

http://207.46.167.114/dictionary_1861706611_701709526/prevpa...




Erik Boers
Belgium
Local time: 03:37
Native speaker of: Dutch
PRO pts in category: 2

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Francina: Have to agree with it -:)!
4 mins
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57 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
junker; junk car; heap; old bucket of bolts; old beater (car); clunker


Explanation:
'That heap wasn't worth more than thirty dollars.'

'The old bucket of bolts you've been driving could get you some cash through Retire Your Ride.'

'The older I get, the more I feel like I'd be happy with an older beater car, something about 10 or 15 years old with just basic amenities like heat, a/c, working locks and windows.'

'(...), there are a plethora of solid ''cash for junk car'' services nationwide who can provide efficient takeaway and great customer service.'

'Can't Get Rid of Your Old Junker?
Here are five ways to clear your driveway of that clunker without taxing the environment or your wallet.'

Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:37
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
dusty old junking clunker bucket of rusty bolts


Explanation:
This may sound odd to some, but I swear that I heard it used once in Idaho.

Example sentence(s):
  • Benedict Parsley Almond sold his dusty old junking clunker bucket of rusty bolts for a pretty penny in Greenfield, California, before seeking out his long lost auntie Tess way up north somewhere else I can't remember the name of.
Michael Beijer
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:37
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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