Never pet a burning dog

Latin translation: canem flagrantem numquam palpes

14:37 Apr 22, 2008
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: Never pet a burning dog
For a student, who uses the phrase as a "motto". Meant to be humorous, yet true.
Merredith Schwab
Latin translation:canem flagrantem numquam palpes
Explanation:
The variant is with dative, as the verb palpo(r) is used with both accusative and dative.
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Ivo Volt
Estonia
Local time: 15:45
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5 +1canem flagrantem numquam palpes
Ivo Volt
5noli permulcere canem ardentem.
Joseph Brazauskas


  

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never pet a burning dog
canem flagrantem numquam palpes


Language variant: cani flagranti numquam palpes

Explanation:
The variant is with dative, as the verb palpo(r) is used with both accusative and dative.

Ivo Volt
Estonia
Local time: 15:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EstonianEstonian

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never pet a burning dog
noli permulcere canem ardentem.


Explanation:
One would use 'nolite' instead of 'noli' when addressing two or more individuals. 'Flagrantem', as Ivo suggests, may be substituted for 'ardentem'.

Joseph Brazauskas
United States
Local time: 09:45
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
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