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That They May Return

Latin translation: ut reveniant

10:04 Oct 27, 2001
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
English term or phrase: That They May Return
Prisoners of war, hostages, would be rescued or somehow get home

So sorry...
I had the phrase wrong when I asked first...I mistakenly put "that they may survive"...
Sandy
Latin translation:ut reveniant
Explanation:
very literally
ut = so that....
reveniant = (subjunctive) they may return


paola l m


you can add "incolumes" = unharmed

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CLS Lexi-tech
Local time: 10:39
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Paola..
Mille grazie. Your translation was very accurate and the added wording was a thoughtful touch...I do believe the people I am working with will accept the phrase...with or without "incolumes". Regardless, I am going to accept your answer as most helpful.

btw: I took 2 years of Latin in school...it helps with general language, but I never committed the vocabulary or the grammar to memory. Congratulations. I do remember reading The Iliad and The Odyssey in Latin! lol
sandy
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ut reveniant


Explanation:
very literally
ut = so that....
reveniant = (subjunctive) they may return


paola l m


you can add "incolumes" = unharmed



CLS Lexi-tech
Local time: 10:39
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in pair: 8
Grading comment
Paola..
Mille grazie. Your translation was very accurate and the added wording was a thoughtful touch...I do believe the people I am working with will accept the phrase...with or without "incolumes". Regardless, I am going to accept your answer as most helpful.

btw: I took 2 years of Latin in school...it helps with general language, but I never committed the vocabulary or the grammar to memory. Congratulations. I do remember reading The Iliad and The Odyssey in Latin! lol
sandy
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