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Latin translation: feci quod potui, sed perdidi illam pugnam

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18:27 Feb 21, 2010

English to Latin translations [PRO]
Poetry & Literature

English term or phrase: I have lost

As to say: "I did the best I could but I have lost this battle"

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Latin translation:feci quod potui, sed perdidi illam pugnam

Explanation:
feci quod potui, sed perdidi illam pugnam

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Sergey Kudryashov
Russian Federation
Local time: 23:38

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feci quod potui, sed perdidi illam pugnam

Sergey Kudryashov

Feci quod potui, sed proelio illo victus sum

Ivo Volt

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i have lost

feci quod potui, sed perdidi illam pugnam

Explanation:
feci quod potui, sed perdidi illam pugnam

Sergey Kudryashov
Russian Federation
Local time: 23:38
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Russian
PRO pts in category: 16

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4 hrs confidence:

I did the best I could but I have lost this battle Feci quod potui, sed proelio illo victus sum

Explanation:
For losing in the battle, you could also use 'cladem accepi' or 'inferior discessi'.

Ivo Volt
Estonia
Local time: 22:38
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

Estonian
PRO pts in category: 8

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