Calv Posted May 7, 2002 Posted May 7, 2002 Can one of our Swedish members help please. My colleague went to a Hives concert yesterday and bought a new top. It has a slogan on the front: "Nulla Salus sine the Hives" He is intrigued to know what it means. Can anybody translate please - I've checked for on-line translation sites but to no avail. Thanks Do your own thing. Don't be a victim of conformity. Calv
Laurieheels Posted May 7, 2002 Posted May 7, 2002 That looks like Latin to me. My quick translation, which is crude and probably off a bit, is this. No well being without the Hives Someone who knows more will fix that a bit, I am sure.
Firefox Posted May 7, 2002 Posted May 7, 2002 Yes, definitely Latin. Salus can mean well being, safety , salvation, happiness, so you get the general idea.... You're just not going to have a good time without the Hives, Mate!
Calv Posted May 7, 2002 Author Posted May 7, 2002 Thanks gang. I wondered why the Swedish Translation site I found didn't understand! Found a latin translation site which confirms your thoughts: nullus =no, none, not any; * salus = health; prosperity; good wish; greeting; salvation, safety; * sine = without; * How could I mistake Latin for Swedish - though the Hives are Swedish apparently. Do your own thing. Don't be a victim of conformity. Calv
Bubba136 Posted May 8, 2002 Posted May 8, 2002 It looks like Greek to me Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
Debbie(HK) Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 Tom is always very good with Latin translation Debbie This is a platform free shoe zone!
Driver8 Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 "the hives" doesn't look like Latin to me. Is "The Hives" a band or something?
Firefox Posted May 9, 2002 Posted May 9, 2002 Latin didn't have definite articles, so yeah. I haven't heard of them, but Calv said it was a hives concert, so I'm presuming that's it.
Calv Posted May 9, 2002 Author Posted May 9, 2002 The Hives are a swedish punk band. http://www.hives.nu/ if you wish to learn more Do your own thing. Don't be a victim of conformity. Calv
Firefox Posted May 11, 2002 Posted May 11, 2002 And here's the T shirt: It doesn't flash like that, it's just to show it comes in two colours _________________ <font size=1> Click For Freestyle Fashions </font> <font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Firefox on 2002-05-11 15:06 ]</font>
Laurieheels Posted May 12, 2002 Posted May 12, 2002 Darn! Why can't it flash like that, it would be so cool! Everyone needs a flashing T shirt for a rock band! Oh the sarcastic venom drips well tonight...
Trolldeg Posted May 12, 2002 Posted May 12, 2002 re latin and The Hives, their lates album is called Veni Vidi Vicious.
Laurieheels Posted May 12, 2002 Posted May 12, 2002 That quote from Mr. Caesar comes from a very insignificant campaign. Sometimes I think he said it with some disappointment, and perhaps even apathy or boredom! He didn't use vicious, and for those who don't know the quote but are reading, Veni, Vidi, Vici. I came, I saw, I conquered. I forget who he conquered, it was that minor. Yet what he said remains. I'm afraid I am not much of a military historian.
pieman3141 Posted June 3, 2002 Posted June 3, 2002 The quote by Old Man Caesar was made to the Senate upon Caesar's return to Rome after conquering the Parthians in Mesopotamia (the Romans did reach the Persian Gulf.
Laurieheels Posted June 4, 2002 Posted June 4, 2002 Thank you, Pieman, I never remember the details about the military parts. Just the social implications.
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