Daß aus dem Schwank kein Unrat wachs, bitt und begehrt mit Fleiß Hans Sachs

English translation: let not such farce become a crux, Your zealous servant begs, Hans Sachs

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German term or phrase:	Daß aus dem Schwank kein Unrat wachs, bitt und begehrt mit Fleiß Hans Sachs
English translation:	let not such farce become a crux, Your zealous servant begs, Hans Sachs
Entered by:	Bernhard Sulzer

15:12 Aug 26, 2008

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.

Jessica West KudoZ activity Questions: 18 (none open) (1 without valid answers) Answers: 29 United Kingdom
Local time: 23:05

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: 18:05

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Thank you very much, Bernhard - your suggestion was really very helpful.
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3 +5

let not such farce become a crux, Your zealous servant begs, Hans Sachs

Bernhard Sulzer

Hans Sachs pleads and begs not to let the mischief turn into something unwise.

Inge Meinzer

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28 mins confidence:

Hans Sachs pleads and begs not to let the mischief turn into something unwise.

Explanation:
This is a rough translation. Hopefully it helps.

Inge Meinzer
United States
Local time: 15:05
Native speaker of:

German,

English

39 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +5

let not such farce become a crux, Your zealous servant begs, Hans Sachs

Bernhard Sulzer
United States
Local time: 18:05
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 55

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Thank you very much, Bernhard - your suggestion was really very helpful.

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