Latin to English translations [Non-PRO]
Other | | Latin term or phrase: Potius Mori Quam Foedare | I am getting 2 translations for "Death Before Dishonor" from English to Latin. The other is Mors Ante Infamiam. Which is correct or makes the most sense? I am from the US and considering getting this tattoo and would REALLY like to get it right. I Googled the phrase and have gotten both responses, the one listed for translation being the most prevalent. I have also seen Potius Mori Quam Foedare on T-Shirts Etc and would presume this to be the proper translation. Please let me know.
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| | | Death before dishonor | Explanation:
Personally I prefer this rendering, because is more literal (it translates death, a noun, for another noun, mors, rather than for a verb, mori), while preserving the syntax.
The question have been asked before. Follow these links:
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/650697
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/980303
In the case of the longer translation, it would be foedari, because that means "be dishonored", whereas "foedare" means to dishonor someone or something, is the active form. |
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5 hrs confidence:  peer agreement (net): +2 | | Mors ante infamiam Death before dishonor
Explanation:
Personally I prefer this rendering, because is more literal (it translates death, a noun, for another noun, mors, rather than for a verb, mori), while preserving the syntax.
The question have been asked before. Follow these links:
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/650697
http://www.proz.com/kudoz/980303
In the case of the longer translation, it would be foedari, because that means "be dishonored", whereas "foedare" means to dishonor someone or something, is the active form.
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