Estote bono animo, responsum dignum viro sapienti.

English translation: Be of good cheer, (it's) worthy advice for /from a wise man

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Latin term or phrase:	Estote bono animo, responsum dignum viro sapienti.
English translation:	Be of good cheer, (it's) worthy advice for /from a wise man
Entered by:	Veronika McLaren

18:18 Jan 3, 2009

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Latin term or phrase: Estote bono animo, responsum dignum viro sapienti.

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There are errors with the Latin phrase, so it cannot be literally translated. I have posted it to the pros with a few answers but I cannot use them. The translation needs to make sense in English when repeated to customers. Thank you in advance for all assistance.

Marynia

Be of good cheer, (it's) worthy advice for /from a wise man

Explanation:
I suggest a liberal translation of the words provided by the Latin in order to arrive at something that will appeal to customers.

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Veronika McLaren
Local time: 17:19

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Be ye well-disposed, a response worthy of a wise man

Joseph Brazauskas

Be of good cheer, (it's) worthy advice for /from a wise man

Veronika McLaren

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liz askew

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41 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

Be ye well-disposed, a response worthy of a wise man

Explanation:
Or 'Be ye of good courage, etc.' The wise man may be sone prophet consulted.

Joseph Brazauskas
United States
Local time: 17:19
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

Spanish
PRO pts in category: 36

1 day 21 hrs confidence:

Be of good cheer, (it's) worthy advice for /from a wise man

Explanation:
I suggest a liberal translation of the words provided by the Latin in order to arrive at something that will appeal to customers.

Veronika McLaren
Local time: 17:19
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

German,

English
PRO pts in category: 16

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Thank you! This version is most appropriate for how it will be used.

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Estote bono animo =

Be of good cheer/

Have courage

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Note added at 36 mins (2009-01-03 18:54:23 GMT)
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Cum sit enim proprium If it is the way
viro sapienti of the wise man

liz askew
United Kingdom
Native speaker of:

English

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