Loyalty to family

18:45 May 7, 2009
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
Genealogy / family motto
English term or phrase: Loyalty to family
I was wondering if anyone could help me translate this phrase into Latin. I would be very greatful. It is a motto for my family coat of arms. Thank you very much
cullen lewis


Summary of answers provided
5fidelitas erga familiam
Ivo Volt


  

Answers


134 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
loyalty to family
fidelitas erga familiam


Explanation:
For 'fidelitas' with 'erga' + acc., cf. Cicero, Epistulae ad Familiares 3.6.1: "... fidelitatem erga te ..." and 10.17.2: " ... erga patriam fidelitatem".

Ivo Volt
Estonia
Local time: 19:38
Native speaker of: Native in EstonianEstonian
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search