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Nicht traurig sein... es wird alles wieder gut.

English translation: Don't worry... it'll turn out all right (in the end).

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German term or phrase:Nicht traurig sein... es wird alles wieder gut.
English translation:Don't worry... it'll turn out all right (in the end).
Entered by: Wendy Streitparth

15:19 Dec 16, 2012
German to English translations [PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters / Tattoo Phrase
German term or phrase: Nicht traurig sein... es wird alles wieder gut.
The phrase "Nicht traurig sein... es wird alles wieder gut." will be a tattoo on someone's back. I've been asked to provide an English translation, but I'm undecided, as there are a couple of different ways to translate it. I would like to ask my English speaking colleagues to help me out, please. I still believe that only a native speaker of each language should translate into his/her native language.
Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks in advance.
Oliver Hartmann (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 07:52
Don't worry... it'll turn out all right (in the end).
Explanation:
Alternatively
Selected response from:

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 08:52
Grading comment
I think that this is the most accurate translation, even though I wouldn't use any answer as a tattoo. I just wouldn't tattoo it at all to be honest. Thank you.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
2 +5don't worry, be happy
Jonathan MacKerron
3 +2Don't worry... it'll turn out all right (in the end).
Wendy Streitparth
4Don't be sad... everything is going to be ok.
Martina Fink
4Don't be sad, everything is going to be just fine.
Pilonajp
3Cheer up ... there is light at the end of the tunnel./... there will be sunshine after rain.
Usch Pilz
3Don't despair, the sun will rise again
Michael Martin, MA
3Leave sorrow behind
Lis Liesicke


Discussion entries: 11





  

Answers


25 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Don't worry... it'll turn out all right (in the end).


Explanation:
Alternatively

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 08:52
Does not meet criteria
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 24
Grading comment
I think that this is the most accurate translation, even though I wouldn't use any answer as a tattoo. I just wouldn't tattoo it at all to be honest. Thank you.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Wendy.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Eleanore Strauss
5 hrs
  -> Thanks, ElliCom
agree  Thayenga: :)
15 hrs
  -> Thanks, Thayenga and happy holidays (mine start tomorrow!)
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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5 peer agreement (net): +5
don't worry, be happy


Explanation:
don't be sad/not to worry, everything will work out just fine/good things come to those who wait
How about leaving it in German? Sometimes sayings in other languages have more of a magical impact, even if we're not 100% sure of what they mean.

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Note added at 31 mins (2012-12-16 15:50:02 GMT)
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to paraphrase Nietzsche "happiness cannot exist without sadness" /
"sorrow too will pass"

Jonathan MacKerron
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 76
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Jonathan. I would leave it in German, but this person is determined (for whatever reason) to have it tattooed in English.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Helen Shiner: Don't worry; be happy (not as much ink) and a good hippy phrase.
2 hrs
  -> thx
agree  gangels (X)
5 hrs
  -> thx
agree  Edith Kelly: So I did not worry, I was happy, and then things got worse - greetings from Monty Python
14 hrs
  -> ain't it the truth...
agree  Thayenga: :)
15 hrs
  -> thx
agree  Marie Jammers
1 day 5 hrs
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48 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Cheer up ... there is light at the end of the tunnel./... there will be sunshine after rain.


Explanation:
Sorry, I am not a native. And there is a lot of 'artistic license' in this. But since tattoos are an art form ...

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Note added at 50 mins (2012-12-16 16:09:31 GMT)
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Ok - so maybe it's tacky, too.

Usch Pilz
Local time: 08:52
Does not meet criteria
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 12
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Usch.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Helen Shiner: Hmm, rather long-winded suggestions for a tattoo, and not phrased as natives would which only leads to confusion (and more pain than necessary!)./Alright if Dire Straits fan, but song lyrics, like poetry, take particular, unnatural forms, as here.
2 hrs
  -> http://www.magistrix.de/lyrics/Dire Straits/Why-Worry-133590...
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10 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Don't be sad... everything is going to be ok.


Explanation:
This is how I would translate it. I think it sounds quite natural!

Alternative: Don't be sad... everything will turn out fine.

Martina Fink
New Zealand
Local time: 18:52
Does not meet criteria
Native speaker of: English
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Martina.

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1 day 0 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Don't be sad, everything is going to be just fine.


Explanation:


Pilonajp
Slovenia
Does not meet criteria
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in SlovenianSlovenian, Native in EnglishEnglish
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1 day 4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Don't despair, the sun will rise again


Explanation:
Or:

"Don't despair, the sun will rise tomorrow"


A popular theme for song lyrics..

Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 02:52
Meets criteria
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 98
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1 day 16 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Leave sorrow behind


Explanation:
presuming you would need something short for a tattoo (and also thinking maybe it can be a free translation)
or
A brighter future beckons
or
look to a brighter future

Lis Liesicke
Local time: 08:52
Does not meet criteria
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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