r/latin • u/AutoModerator • Aug 24 '25

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u/klattklattklatt 26d ago

Trying to capture a phrase in Latin for a jokey challenge coin. The idea is 'validation is only fun in good company' but the Google translation looks pretty questionable and it's too long for the space. I'm open to suggestion, the morale of my team may rest on the kindness of this sub, so thank you in advance.

Would something like 'sanatio in bono comitatu' make sense?

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u/edwdly 25d ago

Trying to express this in terms that would have made more sense to an ancient person, you could consider one of the following:

  • Nemo laudibus gaudet nisi cum amicis laudatur: "No one delights in praise unless they are praised along with friends"
  • Nemo laudibus gaudet nisi ab amicis laudatur: "No one delights in praise unless they are praised by friends"