back-of-the-envelope in German
back-of-the-envelope in German is Bierdeckel, Schmierzettel, hingekritzelt.
back-of-the-envelope in German
Bierdeckel
(idiomatic, informal) Especially of a calculation, estimation, or other reasoning, or an idea: approximate, rough, simplified. [from 20th c.]
Schmierzettel
(idiomatic, informal) Especially of a calculation, estimation, or other reasoning, or an idea: approximate, rough, simplified. [from 20th c.]
hingekritzelt
(idiomatic, informal) Especially of a calculation, estimation, or other reasoning, or an idea: approximate, rough, simplified. [from 20th c.]
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What is "back-of-the-envelope" in German?
"back-of-the-envelope" in German is Bierdeckel, Schmierzettel, hingekritzelt.
Are there other ways to say "back-of-the-envelope" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "back-of-the-envelope": Bierdeckel, Schmierzettel, hingekritzelt.
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