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Glossary entry

German term or phrase:

Brillenetui

English translation:

Glasses case

Added to glossary by Agius Language & Translation
Apr 15, 2004 12:12
20 yrs ago
German term

Brillenetui

German to English Other Slang
looking for a better term than >glasses case
Proposed translations (English)
5 +7 Glasses case (definitely UK English)
4 +1 eyeglass case
4 spectacle case

Proposed translations

+7
25 mins
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Glasses case (definitely UK English)

I know you said you wanted a better term, but as far as the most informal term, I think your suggestion is spot on! I certainly put my glasses in a 'glasses case'. Nothing wrong with the other two suggestions of course, but both sound more formal to me.
Peer comment(s):
agree Rowan Morrell : I wear glasses too, with my spare pair being stored in a "glasses case". Like you, I think the other terms are a tad formal.
10 mins
agree Ingo Dierkschnieder : Definitely the term used here in the UK
17 mins
agree Robin Ward : Yes, that's the one.-
18 mins
agree Kallen6 : Or even "specs case" - perhaps a bit "upper class" slang.
25 mins
yes, I like that. I am always losing my 'specs'
agree roguestate
1 hr
agree Dr.G.MD (X)
3 hrs
agree Armorel Young : you mean I won't ever hear you talking about your eyeglass case?
8 hrs
:o)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "thanx a bunch...yes, it's what I have been looking for"
3 mins

spectacle case

or spectacle sheath
Peer comment(s):
agree Edward Guyver
3 mins
disagree Colin Newberry : It must be "spectacles" (plural) otherwise it's a "Spektakel", a "Schauspiel".
1 hr
neutral Armorel Young : you'll get more laughs than you intended if you start talking about your sheath
8 hrs
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+1
7 mins

eyeglass case

Eyeglass Cases --- eyeglasses, sunglasses, monet, renoir, degas
Designer Eyeglass Cases. These beautiful hardshelled, springloaded cases come with a soft no-scratch interior. Perfect for any pair of glasses!!! ...
mip.dezines.com/eyeglasses.htm - 5k

no more probs with awkward plural.....

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Note added at 1 hr 23 mins (2004-04-15 13:36:26 GMT)
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Now You Can Find It! Wireless RF Electronic Locater Online ...
... Attach one of the system\'s four RF receiver beeper discs to any of those elusive objects that seem to wander off by themselves keys, eyeglass case, TV remote ...
www.xkms.org/ The-Sharper-Image-UK-1/Now-You-Can-Find-It!-Wireless-RF-Electronic-Locater.htm - 4k - Cached - Similar pages

Stitcher.Co.Uk : Eyeglass Case : : Home : Cross Stitch, Embroidery ...
www.stitcher.co.uk the best place to buy online. ... Displaying items 1 to 4 of 4 in this collection. Janlynn - Eyeglass Case. Beach Scenes (SSN3405). ...
www.stitcher.co.uk/index.asp?Category=259 - 39k

Bushgear.co.uk from Tradewinds Survival Tools
... The case is about the size of an eyeglass case, weighs less than an ounce and floats (with the saw in it). ... BUSHGEAR.CO.UK - THE ADVENTURE STARTS HERE. ...
www.bushgear.co.uk/acatalog/Survival_Tools.html - 29k
Peer comment(s):
agree Kim Metzger : That sounds just right.
9 mins
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