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German to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature | | German term or phrase: Daß aus dem Schwank kein Unrat wachs, bitt und begehrt mit Fleiß Hans Sachs | I am translating the final section of this poem by Hans Sachs and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a good way to end it. The whole phrase is:
Sankt Peter bschloß der Himmelpfortn, versperrt die Landsknecht an den Ortn,
dass seit keiner hinein ist kummen, weil Sankt Peter mit ihn´ tät brummen.
Daß aus dem Schwank kein Unrat wachs, bitt und begehrt mit Fleiß Hans Sachs
The final two sentences are the ones causing difficulties. I know that the German is quite antiquated and this is what has stumped me slightly, so any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much, everyone. |
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| | let not such farce become a crux, Your zealous servant begs, Hans Sachs | Explanation:
kein Landsknecht ist seitdem in den Himmel gekommen, weil St. Peter auf sie (ihresgleichen) bös is,
dass aus dieser Farce/Posse kein Problem/nichts Unbeliebtes entsteht, darum bittet mit großem Eifer Hans Sachs.
Since then no Landsknecht's gotten into heaven
can't lift the curse St. Peter gave them
let not such farce become a crux
Your zealous servant begs, Hans Sachs
not too happy with "crux"
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Note added at 41 mins (2008-08-26 15:54:51 GMT)
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the whole poem:
http://www.landsknechte.de/main/maintexte/sanktpeter.htm
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Bernhard Sulzer
United States
Local time: 08:19
| Grading comment Thank you very much, Bernhard - your suggestion was really very helpful.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer |
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39 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +5 let not such farce become a crux, Your zealous servant begs, Hans Sachs
Explanation:
kein Landsknecht ist seitdem in den Himmel gekommen, weil St. Peter auf sie (ihresgleichen) bös is,
dass aus dieser Farce/Posse kein Problem/nichts Unbeliebtes entsteht, darum bittet mit großem Eifer Hans Sachs.
Since then no Landsknecht's gotten into heaven
can't lift the curse St. Peter gave them
let not such farce become a crux
Your zealous servant begs, Hans Sachs
not too happy with "crux"
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Note added at 41 mins (2008-08-26 15:54:51 GMT)
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the whole poem:
http://www.landsknechte.de/main/maintexte/sanktpeter.htm
| Bernhard Sulzer
United States
Local time: 08:19
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:  German
PRO pts in category: 55
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| | Grading comment | Thank you very much, Bernhard - your suggestion was really very helpful. |
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The translation workplace 
