2007-09-10 02:53:49 · 8 answers · asked by Phil W 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The mother of a friend of mine used to say "All is well" as a sort of catch phrase while she had cancer. Now she has died and my friend would like it as a plaque but thought it would be nice in Latin so she has asked if I can find out how it translates to English. Thanks to all those who have helped so far.
2007-09-10 03:35:01 · update #1
Omne bene (est)
or
Omnis bene (est)
or also
Omnia bene (sunt)
2007-09-10 03:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by martox45 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here the context would be helpful, as there is one word "prosit" which is used as a toast in several European countries. It comes from prodesse, which means "to be useful, be advantageous, benefit, profit", but this is the subjunctive form, so it really means: "May all be well!".
Otherwise, "omnia bene sunt" is a translation of "all is well, i.e. "all things are well".
2007-09-10 10:24:31 · answer #2 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Totus est puteus" is WRONG. "puteus" means a well, as in a hole in the ground!!! LMAO!! ROFLMFAO!!
Just shows you those mechanical translation sites CANNOT be trusted! Only a human mind can translate correctly.
2007-09-10 10:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Omnia bene" (sunt). I would say simply "Omnia bene"; the verb to be is often omitted in Latin.
2007-09-10 14:04:00 · answer #4 · answered by ♫☼Anna B☼♀♪♫ Free Tibet 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's 'certe' it's an adverb which is also translated as just yes, or everything is alright
2007-09-10 11:54:14 · answer #5 · answered by Alessandro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look up babelfish translator and go to the main page. just follow the instuctions and it'll tell you. it's very accurate
2007-09-10 10:01:05 · answer #6 · answered by Ice 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Totus est puteus
2007-09-10 09:57:58 · answer #7 · answered by Trish 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Something like "Totum bene" maybe?
2007-09-10 10:00:14 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋