Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Swedish term or phrase:
basindustrin
English translation:
base industry
Added to glossary by
Charlesp
Jul 21, 2010 05:22
13 yrs ago
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Swedish term
basindustrin
Swedish to English
Bus/Financial
Manufacturing
basindustrin is generally referred to as "basic industries," however I am wondering if there isn't a more professional way of saying this.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 | staple industry |
George Hopkins
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Proposed translations
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staple industry
Google:
staple industry 7 400 000
base industry 139 000 000
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Note added at 2 hrs (2010-07-21 07:59:11 GMT)
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primary industry 33 500 000
Take your pick.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2010-07-21 08:04:48 GMT)
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basic industry 62 800 000
Even more confusing.
staple industry 7 400 000
base industry 139 000 000
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Note added at 2 hrs (2010-07-21 07:59:11 GMT)
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primary industry 33 500 000
Take your pick.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2010-07-21 08:04:48 GMT)
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basic industry 62 800 000
Even more confusing.
2 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I am still not satisfied. There must be a better term than "base industry, staple industry."
But I give you points for trying."
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