Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Apr 26, 2015 15:19
9 yrs ago
Swedish term
40 years' industry experience
Native in: English 
Works in: German to English, Portuguese to English, Spanish to English, and 7 more.
HK
Swedish to English
Tech/Engineering
Construction / Civil Engineering
In the expression HK-Anpassning av Bostad
Title of a list of construction tasks.
Title of a list of construction tasks.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | accessibility |
Tania McConaghy
|
| 4 | disabled |
Michael Ellis
|
| 3 | HC |
Norskpro
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Proposed translations
18 mins
Tania McConaghy
Sweden
Sweden
Native in English
Sweden
Pharmacist and Translator
Native in: English (Variant: Australian)
Works in: Swedish to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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26
Selected
accessibility
I have seen the term "accessibility", meaning "disabled accessibility" for this concept.
If you are just looking for help wth "HK" then I suggest the previous answer i.e. "handicap".
If you are just looking for help wth "HK" then I suggest the previous answer i.e. "handicap".
Example sentence:
The XXX Construction team is made up of highly experienced individuals specializing in universal design and accessibility construction services.
Finding a general contractor familiar with accessibility construction and ...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "This answer fitted the context best"
10 mins
HC
handicap
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Note added at 12 mins (2015-04-26 15:32:17 GMT)
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adjustment of the house for a person with a handicap.
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Note added at 12 mins (2015-04-26 15:32:17 GMT)
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adjustment of the house for a person with a handicap.
20 hrs
Michael Ellis
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Extensive experience in industry
Native in: English (Variants: British, US)
Works in: Swedish to English, Norwegian to English
Related KudoZ points
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112
disabled
"Handicap/ped" is not politically correct nowadays, I'm afraid. "Disabled" is the best translation of "Handikap/pade".
However "Accessible" is often used on its own. This avoids the use of 'disabled' for very sensitive souls and is generally understood by most people
However "Accessible" is often used on its own. This avoids the use of 'disabled' for very sensitive souls and is generally understood by most people
Example sentence:
The house is adapted for the disabled.
Home accessibilty adaptations are part of our service.
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