Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Latin term or phrase:
Estote bono animo, responsum dignum viro sapienti.
English translation:
Be of good cheer, (it's) worthy advice for /from a wise man
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Veronika McLaren
Jan 3, 2009 18:18
15 yrs ago
Latin term
Estote bono animo, responsum dignum viro sapienti.
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There are errors with the Latin phrase, so it cannot be literally translated. I have posted it to the pros with a few answers but I cannot use them. The translation needs to make sense in English when repeated to customers. Thank you in advance for all assistance.
There are errors with the Latin phrase, so it cannot be literally translated. I have posted it to the pros with a few answers but I cannot use them. The translation needs to make sense in English when repeated to customers. Thank you in advance for all assistance.
Proposed translations
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4 | Be of good cheer, (it's) worthy advice for /from a wise man |
Veronika McLaren
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4 +1 | Be ye well-disposed, a response worthy of a wise man |
Joseph Brazauskas
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Jan 5, 2009 18:21: Veronika McLaren changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/636256">Marynia's</a> old entry - "Estote bono animo, responsum dignum viro sapienti."" to ""Be of good cheer, (it's) worthy advice for /from a wise man""
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Be of good cheer, (it's) worthy advice for /from a wise man
I suggest a liberal translation of the words provided by the Latin in order to arrive at something that will appeal to customers.
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Comment: "Thank you! This version is most appropriate for how it will be used."
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Be ye well-disposed, a response worthy of a wise man
Or 'Be ye of good courage, etc.' The wise man may be sone prophet consulted.
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Estote bono animo =
Be of good cheer/
Have courage
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Note added at 36 mins (2009-01-03 18:54:23 GMT)
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Cum sit enim proprium If it is the way
viro sapienti of the wise man
Estote bono animo =
Be of good cheer/
Have courage
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Note added at 36 mins (2009-01-03 18:54:23 GMT)
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Cum sit enim proprium If it is the way
viro sapienti of the wise man
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