Translatum Greek Translation Forum

[jclark6857]

Exactly, like I sated before most of the poses are the same as that of the statues as well.  The Mr. Universe contest's logo is of a man holding an atlas stone over his head is another example of the influence.

[Srrrh]

Hi there! Firstly I'd like to say this is a wonderful forum and thank you in advance for your help!

I very much want the words "Be strong, and let me be strong for you when you are weak. You are my angel." tattooed.

It's a very sickly sweet sentiment which isn't much like me but a very close friend said it to me and it's kind of stuck. Since I was very young I've had an avid interest in the Ancient Greek culture, particularly the myths and legends, so I figured Ancient Greek would be a really good language to get it done with.

Thanks again - and wish me luck in learning the language myself, which is an ambition of mine! One day I'll be able to come here and help! :)

[billberg23]

"Be strong, and let me be strong for you when you are weak. You are my angel."

Could you possibly make it more concise, thus bringing it within the legal 12-word limit (Rule 1.5:  click on "The Rules" at top of page)?

[Srrrh]

Oops, sorry. "You are my angel" would do

[billberg23]

"You are my angel"

I'd suggest
                          σύ μοι δαιμόνιον
Although the English word "angel" derives from the Greek word ἄγγελος ("messenger"), ἄγγελος  never meant "angel" in ancient Greek.  Instead, Socrates' word for the inner deity that kept him from doing wrong (δαιμόνιον) is as close as we can come to the notion of "angel."
Afterthought:  if it's a woman, you might also call her your "saviour," (provided that's more or less your feeling about her):  σύ μοι σώτειρα.

[Srrrh]

Thank you very much :) I can take both of them and have a think about it. Thanks!

[Jack]

Hi there,

I am looking for verification of a translation i hunted down of English to Ancient greek of:

Grace and Integrity

What would it translate to? (must be Ancient greek and not modern)

Please and Thank you!

[billberg23]

Grace and Integrity

               χάρις καὶ χρηστότης

[Jack]

really, may you explain further: i got told:

cháris kaì kalokagathía = χάρις καὶ καλοκἀγαθία

(sorry to ask: just dont want to be the twat with the wrong translation for life. )

[billberg23]

really, may you explain further: i got told:
cháris kaì kalokagathía = χάρις καὶ καλοκἀγαθία

Καλοκἀγαθία is a beautiful word and embodies a cultural ideal of classical Greece.  It's based on the words for "nobility" and "goodness" and is usually translated with one or the other of those two words.
Χρηστότης, on the other hand, means "uprightness," "honesty," "simplicity" — qualities that we normally associate with the idea of "integrity."
In other words, you admire the person with καλοκἀγαθία, but you trust the one with χρηστότης.
Pay your money and take your choice, Jack!  (-;

[Jack]

Καλοκἀγαθία is a beautiful word and embodies a cultural ideal of classical Greece.  It's based on the words for "nobility" and "goodness" and is usually translated with one or the other of those two words.
Χρηστότης, on the other hand, means "uprightness," "honesty," "simplicity" — qualities that we normally associate with the idea of "integrity."
In other words, you admire the person with καλοκἀγαθία, but you trust the one with χρηστότης.
Pay your money and take your choice, Jack!  (-;

Thank you! that is great information. Thank you so much!

[BigRon]

Hallo to everyone!
I'm looking to translate this english text to Ancient greek:
my love
my life
my queen
remember us
15.11.09

I found this translation(thankful to one guy), but translation of the date is missing.Can you help me.

Ὦ βασιλὶς ἐμή,
Ζωὴ ἐμή,
Ὦ ἔρως ἐμός,
Μέμνησο ἡμῶν.
15.11.09

[billberg23]

15.11.09

The numerals would be
                              ιε'/ια'/,βθ'
(The final numeral = 2009.)

[BigRon]

Whoa!!! Thank you,veri fast! :)

that's mean,that other text is correct?

[billberg23]

that's mean,that other text is correct?

It's a good translation.  Tell the guy to join us here and pitch in!  (-: