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17:26 Mar 9, 2008 |
Italian to English translations [PRO] Religion | |||||
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| Selected response from: Ivana UK United Kingdom Local time: 08:57 | ||||
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5 +1 | Mother Church of Maria SS. Assunta |
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4 +2 | St. Mary of the Assumption |
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3 | Cathedral of Maria SS Assunta |
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Mother Church of Maria SS. Assunta Explanation: Matrice refers to mother but has nothing to do with Maria or Assumption. The adjective just identifies the oldest (i.e. the mother of the subsequent other churches) church buildt in town. In other words, cronologically speaking, the first church of the town. :) and I guess you could translate it so http://www.google.it/search?num=20&hl=it&safe=off&q=Mother C... |
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St. Mary of the Assumption Explanation: This is probably the safest translation - I would omit matrice (matrix or womb) as I've never seen either used in English. Here are a few UK examples: Apostle Melton. and. St Mary of the Assumption Ufford. Contact Us ... pilgrimage is what makes St Mary of the Assumption such a special and welcoming place. ... www.stedmundsbury.anglican.org/melton/Pages/StMary.htm Ufford, St Mary of the Assumption ... Extensions took place in the 14th and 15th centuries and changes at the end of the 19th century. ... www.openchurchestrust.org.uk/Churches/Ufford.htm - -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 11 mins (2008-03-09 17:37:00 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- or alternatively: Our Lady of the Assumption (you would have to omit the word Mary for this option, but it is basically the same) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 53 mins (2008-03-09 18:19:41 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Maria SS Assunta is short for Maria Santissima Assunta, where Assunta = Assumption -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2008-03-09 18:37:17 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Here is a picture of Maria SS Assunta (Our lady/ St. Mary of the Assumption) http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immagine:100_5957.jpg |
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