hi, my name is lily and i need a site or someone very skilled and knowelged in the ancient language of latin to translate for me:
the word "courage" and "honor"
its very important to me that the exact meaning is put across, not a simple word substiute.
thank you!
Courage:
animus: character, intellect, memory, consciousness, often = mind.
courage, vivacity, bravery, will, spirit, soul.
audentia: boldness, courage.
ferocia: high spirit, courage; arrogance, ferocity.
ferocitas: courage, untamed spirit; arrogance.
fortitudo: physical strength, courage, moral bravery.
vir: man, hero, man of courage.
virtus: manliness, excellence, character, worth, courage.
(from (Broken Link Removed)
Honor:
excolo: to honor (a deity), polish, adorn, refine, serve.
fides: promise, assurance, word of honor, engagement.
trust, confidence, reliance, belief, faith.
honor: honor, esteem, public office.
macto: to magnify, glorify, honor; slay, fight, punish, afflict.
ornamentum: equipment, kit, trappings; furniture; decorations
weapons; honor, distinction
(from the same website)
I'd go with virtus and fides.
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Hi Lily! Thank you for reaching out to me. I can help you find the translation of the words "courage" and "honor" in Latin.
To find the exact meanings of words in Latin, you can use online Latin dictionaries or translation websites. Here are two websites that you can visit to get accurate translations:
1. "http://www.freedict.com/onldict/lat.html" - This website provides an online Latin dictionary that you can use to look up Latin words and their definitions. You can simply enter the word you want to translate in the search bar and it will display the translation for you.
2. "http://latin.realdictionary.com/" - This website is another helpful resource for translating Latin words. It also provides a Latin dictionary that you can use to find the meanings of words.
Now, as for the translations of "courage" and "honor" in Latin, based on the website you mentioned, here are some options:
Courage:
- animus: character, intellect, memory, consciousness, often = mind.
- audentia: boldness, courage.
- ferocia: high spirit, courage; arrogance, ferocity.
- ferocitas: courage, untamed spirit; arrogance.
- fortitudo: physical strength, courage, moral bravery.
- vir: man, hero, man of courage.
- virtus: manliness, excellence, character, worth, courage.
Honor:
- excolo: to honor (a deity), polish, adorn, refine, serve.
- fides: promise, assurance, word of honor, engagement. Trust, confidence, reliance, belief, faith.
- honor: honor, esteem, public office.
- macto: to magnify, glorify, honor; slay, fight, punish, afflict.
- ornamentum: equipment, kit, trappings; furniture; decorations weapons; honor, distinction.
Based on these options, I would suggest using "virtus" for "courage" and "fides" for "honor". However, I would recommend double-checking these translations in the online dictionaries I provided earlier to ensure accuracy.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.
To translate the word "courage" in Latin, you can use the word "virtus," which means manliness, excellence, character, worth, and courage. This word best captures the meaning of courage in Latin.
To translate the word "honor" in Latin, you can use the word "fides," which means promise, assurance, word of honor, trust, confidence, and belief. This word accurately represents the concept of honor in Latin.
I recommend using the words "virtus" for courage and "fides" for honor. These translations ensure that the exact meaning is conveyed.
For further translations and reference, you can use the following websites:
1. http://www.freedict.com/onldict/lat.html
2. http://latin.realdictionary.com/