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kf.

English translation: see (consult)

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Norwegian term or phrase:kf.
English translation:see (consult)
Entered by: Charlesp

06:26 Jul 3, 2014
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
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Norwegian term or phrase: kf.
for instance: kf. Leietakers egen planskisse
Charlesp
Sweden
Local time: 16:27
see
Explanation:
I imagine this is an unofficial abbreviation for konferer (kfr.), which is often translated as "compare", but I think "see" is OK too.
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eodd
Local time: 15:27
Grading comment
Similar to the usual abbreviation, "cf.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4see
eodd
4consult
Norskpro


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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
see


Explanation:
I imagine this is an unofficial abbreviation for konferer (kfr.), which is often translated as "compare", but I think "see" is OK too.


    Reference: http://www.korrekturavdelingen.no/Forkortelser/Forkortelser_...
    Reference: http://no.thefreedictionary.com/konferere
eodd
Local time: 15:27
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
Similar to the usual abbreviation, "cf.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Eodd, and Per. I could see it was something along those lines, but thanks for clarifying with specific details.

Asker: and thanks for the list of abbreviations (the link with the).


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Per Bergvall
12 mins
agree  Leif Henriksen
2 hrs
agree  Michele Fauble
2 hrs
agree  William [Bill] Gray: The usual abbreviation in English is "cf." ( see here: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cf.
9 hrs
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
consult


Explanation:
..

Example sentence(s):
  • Consult the plan for more information.
Norskpro
Norway
Local time: 16:27
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Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
PRO pts in category: 19
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