dum vivimus, vivamus, labore et honore

English translation: while we live(are alive) let us live by work and honor

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Latin term or phrase:	dum vivimus, vivamus, labore et honore
English translation:	while we live(are alive) let us live by work and honor
Entered by:	Desco

04:01 Feb 3, 2008

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Idioms / Maxims / Sayings / Newspaper slogan

Latin term or phrase: dum vivimus, vivamus, labore et honore

The above saying is located at the top of the front page of a newspaper, along with the date, volume and issue number, publisher, etc. According to the owner, the saying means:

"Let Us Live, While We're Living, By Labor and Honor"

Not being well-versed in Latin, I am not certain how close to or far off from the mark this is. Any help is much appreciated!

corey2 KudoZ activity Questions: 61 (none open) (6 closed without grading) Answers: 81
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while we live(are alive) let us live by work and honor

Explanation:
close enough, you can take your pick

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glad I could help!

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Desco
United States
Local time: 07:00

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Thanks for your help, Desco!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

4 +5

while we live(are alive) let us live by work and honor

Desco

Let's enjoy life while we are alive. Labour with honour.

Beatriz Galiano (X)

Let us live while we can, by our own efforts and with dignity.

Stephen C. Farrand

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1 day 15 hrs confidence:

Let's enjoy life while we are alive. Labour with honour.

Explanation:
I'd say, Let's enjoy life while we are alive. Labour with honour be our guide.

Dum vivimus, vivamus. (Anon.)
While we live, let us really live.

Labore et honore. (motto)
Labor and honor.
http://www.ancientsites.com/aw/Post/67334

Have a look at M'Chlery's family motto.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jkmacmul/namemeanin...

Beatriz Galiano (X)
Argentina
Local time: 09:00
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

Spanish

3 days 22 hrs confidence:

Let us live while we can, by our own efforts and with dignity.

Explanation:
Freer, idiomatic, hits the sense.

Stephen C. Farrand
United States
Local time: 08:00
Native speaker of:

English

24 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +5

while we live(are alive) let us live by work and honor

Desco
United States
Local time: 07:00
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Romanian
PRO pts in category: 4

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Thanks for your help, Desco!

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