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In loving memory

Latin translation: In memoriam

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English term or phrase:In loving memory
Latin translation:In memoriam
Entered by: P.L.F. Persio

16:08 Sep 5, 2009
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English term or phrase: In loving memory
I am wondering if there is a translation for "in loving memory." The situation would be for use in a tattoo as a memorial for several friends who were killed. Any help would be great.
Shaun Kelly
In memoriam
Explanation:
there is no Latin translation to "in loving memory of", usually it is simply used "in memoriam". However, if you do want to emphasize your feelings, it would still be correct to write "in caram/amatam memoriam", even though it is not proper Latin.
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P.L.F. Persio
Netherlands
Local time: 16:25
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4 +3In memoriam
P.L.F. Persio
5in piam memoriam
Ivo Volt


  

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in loving memory
In memoriam


Explanation:
there is no Latin translation to "in loving memory of", usually it is simply used "in memoriam". However, if you do want to emphasize your feelings, it would still be correct to write "in caram/amatam memoriam", even though it is not proper Latin.


    Reference: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Ancient-Languages-2210/write-Lovi...
P.L.F. Persio
Netherlands
Local time: 16:25
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
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agree  Luis Antonio de Larrauri: I agree with your solution and with the non propriety of "in caram memoriam". It would sound strange.
1 day 16 hrs
  -> thank you for your comment, Luis Antonio!
agree  AdamiAkaPataflo: :-)
1 day 17 hrs
  -> gratia tibi ago!
agree  Joseph Brazauskas
3 days 3 hrs
  -> thank you, Joseph!
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in loving memory
in piam memoriam


Explanation:
This is an often used phrase, although "piam" (from the adjective pius, pia, pium" literally means "pious".

Ivo Volt
Estonia
Local time: 17:25
Native speaker of: Native in EstonianEstonian
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