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13:44 Jan 8, 2007 |
Italian to English translations [PRO] Art/Literary - Folklore | |||||||
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4 +2 | uomini selvatici (wild/barbaric men) |
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4 | rough men |
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3 +1 | explanation |
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4 | savages/savage men |
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rough men Explanation: Of course: it's Venetian dialect. Seems like they don't know what gentle manners are... I hope you'll uderstand my explanation |
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explanation Explanation: "omeni selvadeghi" is a dialect expressions (I'm from Veneto, so I'm sure), that literally translated into Italian means "uomini selvatichi/selvaggi" (kind of "wild men") The adjective "selvatico" is often used with plants (or animals) that grow without human care or intervention "omeni selvadeghi" usually refers to people that are not completely into society, they're maybe careless, maybe shabby and so on... They could live in the woods, and so be associated to elfs and spirits in the popular tradition, but I think in your text it mainly refers to the fact they are "physical men" (they're "automi, schiavi"), they're close to animals, they're only important because of their hammering on the bell... That's how I understand it. Hope it helps Good luck, Chiara -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 21 mins (2007-01-08 14:05:37 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- obviously "uomini selvatici" - sorry for the typo, it was the influence of dialect!!! |
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savages/savage men Explanation: From dictionary.com: sav·age Listen: [ svj ] adj. Not domesticated or cultivated; wild: savage beasts of the jungle. Not civilized; barbaric: a savage people. Ferocious; fierce: in a savage temper. Savage \Sav"age\, n. 1. A human being in his native state of rudeness; one who is untaught, uncivilized, or without cultivation of mind or manners. Vicious or merciless; brutal: a savage attack on a political rival. See Synonyms at cruel. Lacking polish or manners; rude. n. A person regarded as primitive or uncivilized. A person regarded as brutal, fierce, or vicious. A rude person; a boor. |
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uomini selvatici (wild/barbaric men) Explanation: I am not sure they are mythological figures, but this is the dialect form of "uomini selvatici", "barbaric/wild/uneducated men",a an expression that can very well apply to the Moors as seen by their Venetian enemies. Hope this helps -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 22 hrs (2007-01-09 12:01:12 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Glad I could help. Raffaella |
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