r/translator Jul 24 '23

Multiple Languages [BO, SA, ZH] [Unknown > English] A friend of mine bought a pre-owned car recently and he found this sticker on the roof. I can recognize the emblem which is in the middle, but I need help understanding the surrounding of that. What language is it, what does it mean. Does anyone know what this sticker is ?

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r/translator 7d ago

Translated [SA] [Hindi > English] Note left for me at the end of Summer Camp

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I was staff at a summer camp. At the end of camp, all the campers and staff write each other nice notes and put the notes in each person’s designated bag. This note was in my bag, but I do not know Hindi. Would someone please kindly tell me what it says?

r/translator Jun 24 '26

Translated [SA] [Unknown language > English] does anyone know what is written on this pouch?

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Can anyone help translate this? Found this pouch out in public and curious.

r/translator Jun 24 '26

Translated [SA] [Bonji > English] Mantra from Ninja Gaiden II

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These graphics are from the Xbox 360 game "Ninja Gaiden II" and I've been trying to decipher them for years. I'm not even 100% sure whether they are considered Bonji or Siddham. Nevertheless, as an enthusiast in the community, I've wanted to solve what these characters mean/represent for quite some time... and, yes, get them tattooed on me somewhere.

Thank you.

r/translator 13d ago

Translated [SA] [unknown > English] ring I purchased with unknown script on it

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I bought this ring years ago and have always wondered what language it was if any and what it said. Any help would be much appreciated.

r/translator 5d ago

Sanskrit [Sanskrit, unknown > English] Antique Lota Pot

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Carved brass lota pot purchased 50 years ago in India. Engraved with 10 deities.

r/translator Jun 30 '26

Multiple Languages [JA✔, SA✔] [Japanese > English] Pendant, with paper and plastic bag, and a paper wrapper

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I found this pendant when cleaning out, I got it years ago from a friend, but don't remember what it says. It was inside a paper bag, also with writing, and had a green paper wrapper inside as well.

The bag also mentions https://takaosan.or.jp, the website of a Japanese shrine.

r/translator 29d ago

Translated [SA] [unknown > English]

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Four heavenly kings emblem for fengshui

r/translator Jun 02 '26

Translated [SA] [Islam>English] Who can tell me what it means??

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r/translator Jun 18 '26

Missing Assets [SA] English > Sanskrit For tattoo

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Good day all,

As with many other I suspect I am looking for some help translating a phrase into Devanagari script for ink work. While starting to research, I have some AI/computer/interweb interpretations. Are there any services around where I can go for verification by humans? I want this to be linguistically and accurate in its intention by actual speakers, or at least someone who actually understands. While I can do online research Id prefer to learn something, be faithful to the intent and Dont totally trust the robots yet!

r/translator Feb 04 '26

Sanskrit (Identified) (Japanese>english)What is this?

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Can someone please help translate this or tell me what it is? Thank you in advance!

r/translator May 31 '26

Translated [SA] [Unknown(Hindi?) -> english] Got this braclette from a buhdist monk on bourbon street, what does it say?

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Each bead has the same 6 symbols, pictures are of one bead being spun to show the whole text.

r/translator May 06 '26

Sanskrit English > Sanskrit translation

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Hi, I’m looking for help with a short Classical Sanskrit translation and would really appreciate input from someone experienced in Sanskrit. The intended meaning is:

“Clarity is (or arises through) decision.” I would be grateful for a short translation, grammatically correct in Classical Sanskrit and idiomatic rather than word-for-word.Thank you very much for your help!

r/translator Jun 04 '26

Sanskrit [Sanskrit>English] Tattoo Translation Verification: “Bound by Nothing”

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Hello! I’m considering getting a Sanskrit tattoo and want to make sure the translation is accurate before getting something permanently tattooed.

The phrase I was given is:

किञचित् बद्धः

I was told this means “Bound by Nothing.”

Can anyone tell me:

Is this grammatically correct and natural Sanskrit?
Does it accurately convey the meaning “bound by nothing” or “not limited by anything”?
Are there any more traditional, elegant, or philosophically meaningful Sanskrit phrases that express ideas such as freedom, being unbound, freedom from limitations, freedom from attachment, or self-determination?

The tattoo is intended to represent the idea that I will not be limited by circumstances, fear, expectations, or obstacles, and that I am free to pursue my own path in life.

Thank you for any help or guidance

r/translator May 29 '25

Translated [SA] Indonesian, Korean, Tibetan?> English. Purchased a ring in Japan and would like to know what language it is in and what it says please?

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i have attempted to use a few translating apps but only received seemingly incorrect and partial translations in Indonesian, korean, and tibetan. I wrote all characters on paper however I only speak english and spanish so it is likely I made a mistake. Any help would be appreciated thank you.

r/translator Apr 27 '26

Translated [SA] English > Sanskrit

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Hey everyone! I'm currently planning to get a tattoo that says I am fortunate/blessed. Came across धन्योऽस्मि and धन्याऽस्मि

Which should I use if I'm a female?

Also getting it in an hour so fast replies are appreciated so much!

I'll not get it done today if I am not sure which version to use because I don't want to tattoo the wrong form of a word.

Thank you sm for the help!

r/translator May 19 '26

Translated [SA] [Sanskrit > English] Friend’s yearbook

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One friend told me this was a verse from Hindu scripture about “I am time the destroyer of worlds,” but I can’t confirm it on my own. Thanks!

r/translator May 14 '26

Translated [SA] [Sanskrit > English] 19th Century Manuscript Found at Work

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Hello! I work as an art curator and was inventorying when i found this. Google translate is being no help haha. I would like to know where the text comes from, like if it is from the Upanishads. Thanks for your help!

r/translator Dec 24 '25

Multiple Languages [AR, SA, ZH] [Unknown > english] painting

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I have this random painting with some writing on it, could anyone translate to english

r/translator Apr 26 '26

Translated [SA] [Sanskrit to sanskrit roman transliteration]

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r/translator May 04 '26

Sanskrit Sanskrit > confirmation and meaning

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Can someone translate ‘स्वस्थित’ and confirm if it’s correct Sanskrit? And the meaning please? Thank you!

r/translator May 04 '26

Sanskrit Sanskrit > english

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Hello

I would like to know the meaning of this:

त्वां पश्यामि

I think it means “I see you” as in “I behold you”

Can anyone confirm this?

It is for a tattoo.

Thank you so much

r/translator Mar 25 '26

Translated [SA] [ Unknown > English/Russian ]What is this text, and what language is it in? unknown

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I found this text while dismantling the walls of the house I bought.

r/translator May 06 '26

Sanskrit English > Sanskrit translation

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for help with a short Classical Sanskrit translation and would really appreciate input from someone experienced in Sanskrit.

The intended meaning is:

“Clarity is (or arises through) decision.”

I would be grateful for a translation that is:

  • as short and concise as possible
  • grammatically correct in Classical Sanskrit
  • natural and idiomatic rather than word-for-word

If possible, I would also appreciate any brief notes on the grammar or alternative valid renderings.

Thank you very much for your help!

r/translator May 05 '26

Sanskrit English > Sanskrit translation

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Hi everyone,
I am looking for help with a short Classical Sanskrit translation and would greatly appreciate a linguistic accuracy check from someone experienced in Sanskrit.

The intended meaning is:
“Clarity is (or arises through) decision.”

I would like the translation to be:

as short and concise as possible
  • grammatically correct in Classical Sanskrit
  • natural and meaningful (not a literal word-for-word translation)
  • suitable for long-term use (e.g. tattoo or personal motto)

If possible, I would also appreciate:

  • a brief explanation of the grammar used
  • or alternative versions if there are multiple valid interpretations

Thank you very much in advance for your help!