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Tattoo - English to Latin translation

  • 26-06-2010 8:29pm
    #1
    Registered Users Posts: 3


    Hi, could anyone help me translate a sentence from english to latin for a tattoo im thinking of getting? Thanks!!;)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    Post the sentence obv...


  • Registered Users Posts: 3 Keels


    OK. If anyone could translate "What is meant to be wont pass you by" to Latin...i'd really appreciate it! Thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭BIGDOGG


    found this on a search ,

    quis est vilis futurus mos non obduco vos per


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    BIGDOGG wrote: »
    quis est vilis futurus mos non obduco vos per

    Don't take what you get from an online translation to be what you hope it is.

    I used an online translator and got this:

    Quis est vilis soleo obduco vos per

    When I translate that back to English I get:

    Anyone is cheap to be accustomed to draw over you very

    When I translate your one to English I get:

    anyone is cheap to be will not to draw over you very

    Bottom line: Get the translation done by someone that can speak the language you are looking for.
    Then get THAT translation re-translated by someone else that can speak the language. If they match, you're on a winner. If not, keep looking.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    You can contact a local uni that has Latin classes, ask the teacher.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,775 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    There are some latin forums online as well, where you can have a phrase translated and checked by real people...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,818 ✭✭✭Gauge


    I second the recommendation to go to a university or school and find a lecturer or teacher.

    If this was a few years back my 18 year old latin-loving self would be all over this but these days I can barely remember the first declension. Sorry!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 784 ✭✭✭thecornflake


    Be sure to ask yourself if you really want it in a language you cant understand. Might seem good now, but later might not.


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