Gaelic translation needed-tat advice as well

**thescot** · 10th November 09, 09:53 PM

I was just thinking. For the price of a really nice tat, you could buy a really nice sporran.

**Heming** · 11th November 09, 12:06 AM

Originally Posted by thescot

I was just thinking. For the price of a really nice tat, you could buy a really nice sporran.

At least where I sit, the price of a really nice tattoo will buy you a really nice kilt. A hand-sewn, 8yd, 18oz custom weave kind of very nice kilt.

**berserkbishop** · 11th November 09, 05:10 AM

I appreciate your inputs, I really do. I am a grown man and can make the decisions on whether or not this is something I really want on my own. I asked for advice on the Tattoo, as in design, translation, etc. Im not going to run out and get one next week. I plan on saving some of the bonus I earn for graduating and doing it down the road.

As for tattoos being a fad, im curious how long fads usually last. The Navy has a glorious history of tattoos running back many years.

So please no more input on "you should wait until your 25, or you need to think this through." I understand all that. I just wanted some ideas on what to get. . . .

**WClarkB** · 11th November 09, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

As for tattoos being a fad, im curious how long fads usually last. The Navy has a glorious history of tattoos running back many years.

when everyone from Madonna to moroni gets one---> FAD

**slohairt** · 11th November 09, 03:09 PM

IRISH: Fuil Albanach, Croí Mheiriceánach
SCOTTISH: Fuil Albannach, Cridhe Ameireaganach

You can use the name of the organ (croí/cridhe) as in 'mo chroí' (my heart). Meán/Meadhan means 'centre' or 'middle' and is usually used in a geographical sense.

**berserkbishop** · 11th November 09, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by slohairt

IRISH: Fuil Albanach, Croí Mheiriceánach
SCOTTISH: Fuil Albannach, Cridhe Ameireaganach

You can use the name of the organ (croí/cridhe) as in 'mo chroí' (my heart). Meán/Meadhan means 'centre' or 'middle' and is usually used in a geographical sense.

Thanks, I am looking for something similar to the word soul, heart is just a phrase that we use in English (not as an organ). What phrasing would be the best to get the meaning correct. I dont know that i care if it is perfectly translatable to English, i just am looking for a Gaelic phrase with the same/similar meaning.

**slohairt** · 11th November 09, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

Thanks, I am looking for something similar to the word soul, heart is just a phrase that we use in English (not as an organ). What phrasing would be the best to get the meaning correct. I dont know that i care if it is perfectly translatable to English, i just am looking for a Gaelic phrase with the same/similar meaning.

Yes, I am aware of that. However that is what is used as Gaeilge. The word for 'soul' is anam. (In any of the three Goidelic languages.) Quite unrelated.

**berserkbishop** · 11th November 09, 03:33 PM

Originally Posted by WClarkB

when everyone from Madonna to moroni gets one---> FAD

Sir, I hear your opinion and choose to disregard it. If all you want to do is come in a thread clearly marked about tattoos and say that you think that they are "faddish" I would appreciate if you save your remarks.

**sfb** · 11th November 09, 04:30 PM

I think everything Tobus said is absolutely the best advice you could get about the tattoo itself.

And you'll probably know the design when you see it. Mind you, my last one came about after a vague reference to a "sort of celtic knot lion rampant" thing. The vague reference was made within earshot of my mate's brother in law, who is, as it happens, a tattoo artist...

NB - that limited amount of design research is not appropriate for everybody!

**ccga3359** · 11th November 09, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

Sir, I hear your opinion and choose to disregard it. If all you want to do is come in a thread clearly marked about tattoos and say that you think that they are "faddish" I would appreciate if you save your remarks.

It would appear that now tats are fads and I would agree with that statement. When I got my first tattoo 27 years ago it most certainly not a mainstream thing and not where soccer moms and professionals alike are running out to get a trendy tattoo. You did ask for advice and those of us that are tattooed will give it. We are not saying don't get one we are saying make sure you want one, make sure you put thought into it, make sure you you realize that you'll be wearing it (or a scar of it) for the rest of your life. This is the first piece of advice any inked person will give.

You've heard a one or two negative comments by people that don't like tattoos, thats just a small sample of reactions we'd get two decades ago. Also allow me that in the almost 3 decades of being tattooed there has not been one single day that I've regretted having them. They are a part of me and signify personal chapters in my life.

Consider this (my highlight):

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

The newest thing on my mind this week is that I am considering getting a tattoo in celebration of my graduation from school next week.

Opening a thread like this is going to generate a lot of advice for and against. To be brusque to WClarkB because his comments do not agree with your thoughts suggest to me at least that perhaps you are not ready for a tattoo.

You mention a "Glorious history of tattoos in the Navy" I sincerly hope that this is not even a minor reason for you to get inked because one can also say that there is a glorious history of tattoos in the outlaw biker gangs.

I'm not here to dissuade you from getting a tattoo, in fact I do believe that you are on the right path as you are considering a design of something that is very important to you and will mean something to you 60 years on. Spur of the moment thing - don't do it. A lot of thought and time considering it - get it and welcome to the brotherhood.

Now post your design ideas.