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17:54 Oct 13, 2006 |
Latin to English translations [PRO] Idioms / Maxims / Sayings | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Joseph Brazauskas United States Local time: 05:08 | ||||||
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4 | it may fluctuate, but it does not sink |
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it may fluctuate, but it does not sink Explanation: 'Fluctuat' may be a (rare) potential subjunctive. If so, I would render as above. Or it could be a jussive subjunctive, in which case translate: 'Let it fluctuate, but it doesn't sink (go down').' 'Mergere' means literally 'to plunge into, to immerse, sink' |
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