Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
bestandsbildend
English translation:
constitute a large percentage of the tree population
Added to glossary by
Orla Ryan
Feb 26, 2007 22:46
17 yrs ago
German term
bestandsbildend
German to English
Science
Forestry / Wood / Timber
Description of a tree
"In Mitteleuropa ist die Sandbirke eher eine Begleitart, im Norden ist sie auch bestandsbildend."
... the text is a short page about Silver Birches (their features, catkins, where they grow).
... the text is a short page about Silver Birches (their features, catkins, where they grow).
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +1 | constitute a large percentage of the tree population |
Tim Jenkins
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Proposed translations
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Tim Jenkins
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constitute a large percentage of the tree population
Conveys the meaning I think.
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Comment: "thanks - this word was wrecking my head for ages :-D"
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