to the end

Latin translation: usque ad finem

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English term or phrase:to the end
Latin translation:usque ad finem
Entered by: agtranslat

14:28 Oct 14, 2010
English to Latin translations [PRO]
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English term or phrase: to the end
in the sense 'úntil the end', 'until death' as in 'witty until death'. Thanks
agtranslat
Netherlands
Local time: 11:32
Usque ad finem
Explanation:
This means "to the very end" "to the bitter end", not necessarily in a life or death situation, but perhaps so in some instances.
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Michael McCann
Ireland
Local time: 10:32
Grading comment
Many thanks for your answer.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +3Usque ad finem
Michael McCann
4 +2usque ad mortem
Luis Antonio de Larrauri


  

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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Usque ad finem


Explanation:
This means "to the very end" "to the bitter end", not necessarily in a life or death situation, but perhaps so in some instances.

Michael McCann
Ireland
Local time: 10:32
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Many thanks for your answer.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Luis Antonio de Larrauri
14 hrs

agree  Joseph Brazauskas
18 hrs

agree  Sergey Kudryashov
3 days 1 hr
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17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
usque ad mortem


Explanation:
If you want the more specific sense of end of life.

Luis Antonio de Larrauri
Local time: 11:32
Native speaker of: Spanish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks for your answer.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Joseph Brazauskas
4 hrs
  -> Ago gratias Joseph

agree  Sergey Kudryashov
2 days 11 hrs
  -> Ago gratias Sergey
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