Post: #1

Hey Gents,

I need to get some Latin translated quickly. My diploma is in Latin (fucking catholic universities) and my recruiter for a job wanted images of it. Her problem is that it's in Latin and her superiors want it translated so they're making me do it. I would go to my local university, but I doubt the Latin department will be active on a Saturday afternoon. I cannot go there today because of work.

My issue is that my recruiter is across the globe and needs it by 12am her time (12pm my time) on Monday.

It's a tiny bit of Latin, but I have very weak Latin skills. Anyone know any sites or anything that can do this for me? If anyone on this forum can read and translate latin accurately please message me. I'd be willing to pay something reasonable if I must make it worth your while.

I can probably do a shitty translation using google and she probably won't be able to confirm or dispute my letter, but I'd rather do it the right way the first time and be done with it.

Thanks guys,

Fortis

Post: #2

If you can post it, we might be able to let you know if we can have a stab at it.

I have an A* in GCSE Latin, and haven't done it in years, but I was pretty competent at it and if it is within the limits of my remaining ability I'm happy to do it as an intellectual exercise.

Post: #3

Excellent. I'm at work, but I'll contact you when im home tonight. Mind if I pm it to you? I'm a little wary of posting it.

Post: #4

(04-03-2015 04:21 PM)Fortis Wrote:  Excellent. I'm at work, but I'll contact you when im home tonight. Mind if I pm it to you? I'm a little wary of posting it.

No problem mate - can't guarantee I'll be able to do it, but happy to check it out and see if I can.

Post: #5

My latin is very, very tired too.

If H1 can't help PM me (my sister is a classics grad so I can ask her).

Even better, PM QC.

Post: #6

Quintius? I should have figured he might be a skilled latinist given the name. Thanks for the help guys.

Post: #7

(04-03-2015 04:50 PM)Fortis Wrote:  Quintius? I should have figured he might be a skilled latinist given the name. Thanks for the help guys.

Indeed. He uses a fair bit of Latin in his writing.

Post: #8

Post it here and one of us might be able to tell you its meaning.

Post: #9

H1N1 translated it quite well for me. Thanks for all the offers guys. Really appreciate it.

Post: #10

http://www.Proz.com is a freelance translation website

Post: #11

I'm not sure if they have Latin, but translations here do get done fast and with reasonable quality assurance. One Hour Translation

Post: #12

Why do these people want your university's motto translated? I've never heard of any employer asking this. Why would it matter to them? They sound odd- I would reconsider applying there.

Or maybe it's supposed to be some stupid "test" for you; in that case I guarantee they will be extremely annoying types to work for.

Post: #13

It isn't just the motto. My entire diploma is in latin, so I think it is reasonable that they would want it translated.

Post: #14

I did some googling for you:

"Corripe Cervisiam" (Seize the beer!)

"Merda taurorum animas conturbit" (Bullshit baffles brains)

Non Gradus Anus Rodentum! Not Worth A Rats Ass!


Estne volumen in toga, an solum tibi libet me videre? (Is that a scroll in your toga, or are you just happy to see me?)


Found on the internets.