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    Excretus ex Fortuna.

    No, no, I kid.
    Seriously though OP, I would consult someone a little more reliable than the MMO-C forum community. Latin is a tricky language to get absolutely right. And if you want it inscribed in your flesh, you want to make sure it's absolutely right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ratyrel View Post
    Honos, Fides, Reverentia

    Honos means honour, fides means both trust and loyalty, as its the same concept in Latin. Respect isn't really a Latin concept, but reverentia (i.e. reverence) comes close.

    Other cardinal Roman virtues would include virtus (virtue in general), clementia (clemency), providentia (foresight), sapientia (wisdom), pietas (piety), iustitia (justice) and concordia (unity).

    I can also confirm what Grantley said.

    I might also suggest looking at this for some inspiration: http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Latin_proverbs
    That sounds great! Thanks! Could it be something like this: Honos et Fides et Reverentia or would that sound wierd?

    Also thanks to you Grantley

    Excretus ex Fortuna.

    No, no, I kid.
    Seriously though OP, I would consult someone a little more reliable than the MMO-C forum community. Latin is a tricky language to get absolutely right. And if you want it inscribed in your flesh, you want to make sure it's absolutely right.
    As i said before, i am just looking here for a rough translation and a man gotta start asking somewhere. Everything will be checked so it is correct before i put this on my skin
    Last edited by Taurentony; 2012-07-13 at 09:35 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Supajayare View Post
    Take it from a guy who has 4 tattoos and know quite a few people who used to or still work at a tattoo parlor.... I would never get a tattoo that says something in another languarge. You're always in danger of being trolled by the artist.
    Fully agreed, 3 tattoos here, frequent a tattoo studio a lot, and I can relate to this post.

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    I'm sure your tattooer will delight in doing another super original and meaningful script tattoo. why not find a style of tattooing you like, find a tattooer who specialises in that style, and who you are confident in (even make a trip for it), and get a larger custom tattoo with those words or themes incorporated?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tóny View Post
    Honos et Fides et Reverentia
    That works. You've got three nouns, they're all the nominative form, and the 'et' between them for 'and' is fine.

    The alternative would be Honos Fides Reveretiaque where the 'que' on the end supplies the 'and's. Yours is less mouthy I think.

    Excretus ex fortuna eh? Kerath tauri plenus est =P

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    I would say it would most likely be "Honos et Fides Reverentiaque" in Latin, although most mottos only consist of two attribute anyway (e.g. "Honos et Amor"). The "-que" suffix equals "et" (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/-que). This may however make it seem "wrong" to innocent bystanders, your version with two "et"s is probably more easily intelligible.

    Edit: Again, I concur with Grantley.

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    Quote Originally Posted by squidbear View Post
    I'm sure your tattooer will delight in doing another super original and meaningful script tattoo. why not find a style of tattooing you like, find a tattooer who specialises in that style, and who you are confident in (even make a trip for it), and get a larger custom tattoo with those words or themes incorporated?
    Found the style i like [X]
    Found a tattooer that does that kind of style [X]
    Will make a trip for it [X]

    There is more to this then just a simple script tattoo
    All of this will be incorporated into my sleeve that i am doing so it won't just be that "super original and meaningful script tattoo". It will actually have something around it that makes it stand out

    I would say it would most likely be "Honos et Fides Reverentiaque" in Latin, although most mottos only consist of two attribute anyway (e.g. "Honos et Amor"). The "-que" suffix equals "et" (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/-que). This may however make it seem "wrong" to innocent bystanders, your version with two "et"s is probably more easily intelligible.

    Edit: Again, I concur with Grantley.
    That looked pretty good too and was easy on the tongue
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    The problem with Latin tattoos is that there are many formulations of the word and getting the tattoo may end up being the wrong translation but here goes anyway:

    Honor: Honour
    Trust: Fides (Fides is also be applied to loyalty)
    Loyalty: Fides
    Respect: I think reverentia? Respect is not a Roman concept.

    Other ideas could be:
    Vir - Strength / Virtue
    Fortis - Bravery

    Make sure to confirm though before you want the tattoo, as stated, I have seen many cases where the translation has come out wrong many a time.

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    No point in getting a tattoo in another language, especially words like the ones you have chosen. It's just extremely pretentious. If you have to do it, I'd probably advise you to pick better words and to do it in English.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Radiss View Post
    No point in getting a tattoo in another language, especially words like the ones you have chosen. It's just extremely pretentious. If you have to do it, I'd probably advise you to pick better words and to do it in English.
    I'm Swedish so even if i'f get it done in english it is gonna be in another language.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tóny View Post
    I'm Swedish so even if i'f get it done in english it is gonna be in another language.
    This post is so full of win, it's not even funny. :-)

    OP, I certainly hope you plan on posting a pic when it's done! You got me curious.
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    So lame, just get a butterfly, or a flower like all the other girls.

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    Quote Originally Posted by endersblade View Post
    This post is so full of win, it's not even funny. :-)

    OP, I certainly hope you plan on posting a pic when it's done! You got me curious.
    Sure, it's gonna take a while though since it is going to be a full sleeve =)

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    A tattoo is supposed to have meaning. It's hard to have meaning in something you don't know the meaning of. Sorry, but I think it's just foolish to get a tattoo in a foreign language you don't understand. If those words are something you stand for, then put them in the language of your peers - don't hide them behind something "artistic".

    When you think of the words Honor, Trust, Loyalty, and Respect, notions (i.e. stereotypes) come to mind regardless of whether they are appropriate. That being said, you've got a Forum Avatar of Tony the Tiger approving a "Leet" GearScore. You're making it extremely difficult to put 2 and 2 together.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tóny View Post
    At first i was going to have it done in English but i think Latin is prettier and has more effect and power in their language.
    "Their language"?
    It's noones language, it's dead, as in no longer used.
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