Tattoo lettering in English is perfect for all people, regardless of gender. This explains the high popularity of foreign phrases all over the world. One of the most widespread languages on the planet attracts with its simplicity, understandability and beauty. In the article we will analyze beautiful quotes, popular sayings and popular expressions that can turn into your future inscription on your body. Also, we will consider many ideas for tattoos in English and present their translation into Russian.
Quotes in English for tattoos with translation
Beautiful phrases in English have more than just beauty. With translation into Russian, the saying can sparkle with new colors and show its true meaning to the people around you. Below you can see for yourself by reading the different sentences and quotes that we have selected for you.
- Be as bold as in your thoughts. Be as brave as you think you are.
- The past has no power over the present moment. The past has no power over the present moment.
- Don't be afraid to give up good to go for great. Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
- Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness and bad days give you experience. Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness and bad days give you experience.
- Love is a despot that spares no one. Love is a despot who spares no one.
- Never give up on what you believe in. Never give up on something you believe in.
- I walk slowly, but I never turn back. I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.
- I go where my heart leads me. I go wherever my heart takes me.
- My life is like a movie where I do my own stunts. My life is like a movie and I do my own stunts.
- I am blessed and thank God every day for everything that happens to me. I'm blessed and I thank God for every day for everything that happens for me.
Suggestion or advice
Would you like...? | Would you like...? |
Do you want...? | You want…? |
How about…? | What about…? |
Can I offer you...? | May I suggest...? |
Let's... | Let's … |
I recommend you... | I recommend you... |
You should... | You should … |
Why don't you… | Why will not you … |
If I were you... | If I were you... |
You'd better (You had better) … | Do you feel better … |
Notes:
- The phrase If I were you is a special case of a conditional sentence. Read more about it in the article “Conditional sentences in English”.
- Let’s is an expression used to encourage joint action, like “come on” in Russian. In general, from a grammatical point of view, let's is a shortened form of let us , but the full form usually has a different meaning: let(s) us do something.
- Let's go! - Lets go!
- Let's go! - Let us go! (let us go)
Example sentences:
- Would you like a cup of tea? - Would you like a cup of tea?
- Do you want tea? - Do you want some tea?
- How about a cup of tea? - How about a cup of tea?
- Can I offer you my help? – May I offer you my help?
- Let's get back to work. - Let's get back to work.
- I recommend you avoiding some neighborhoods in our city. – I recommend that you avoid certain areas in our city.
- You sleep better. – You should get better sleep.
- Why don't you come to our party tomorrow? – Why don’t you come to our party tomorrow?
- If I were you , I would wait for a lawyer. – If I were you, I would wait for a lawyer.
- You'd better take an umbrella. - You better take an umbrella.
Aphorisms in English for tattoos
Those who are not interested in popular phrases and fashionable expressions can use an aphorism as a motive for a tattoo. This is not just a cool sentence, but a saying full of meaning. Such tattoos are chosen by individuals who value originality, unpredictability and a non-standard approach to life in other people.
- The best way to succeed in this world is to follow the advice you give to others. The best way to succeed in this world is to act on the advice you give to others.
- A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. An optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
- Coffee and passion taste best when served hot. Coffee and passion taste best when hot.
- Nothing is impossible for a willing heart. Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.
- Winners never quit and quitters never win. Winners never quit, and quitters never win.
- You will never fall until you stop trying. You never fall until you stop trying.
- Prepare for the worst, but pray for the best. Prepared for the worst, but still praying for the best.
- Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power. Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.
- An insatiable heart will not find any mercies. The thankful heart discovers no mercies.
- Happiness isn't always rosy. Learn to appreciate the rainbow. Happiness doesn't always come in pink. Learn to appreciate the rainbow.
FAQ
Questions are more a topic of grammar rather than vocabulary; a separate large article “Questions in English” is devoted to them. Here I present some templates used in colloquial speech.
What is...? | What's happened …? |
Where is…? | Where …? |
Can I...? | May I …? |
Can you...? (Could you – more politely) | Could you…? |
How much is...? | What is the price …? |
How many\much…? | How many …? |
How long...? | How long …? |
How do I go to…? | How do I get through...? |
What time is it? | What time is it now? |
What time do you…? | What time are you...? |
How far is...? | How far …? |
Where can I get…? | Where can I get\take...? |
Where can I find…? | Where can I find…? |
How do you like...? | As you like) …? |
What's wrong? | What's wrong? |
What happened? \What's the matter? | What's happened? |
Notes:
- In questions about quantity, the pronouns many and much (How many? How much?). Read more about the difference between them in the article “Pronouns much \ many”.
- The question “What's the matter?” is a way to ask what happened. But a similar question is “What's the matter with you?” , which can often be heard in films, often has a negative connotation, something like: “What’s wrong with you?”
- Requests made to someone using the verb could sound more polite than with the verb can : “Could you help me?” more polite than “Can you help me?”
Example sentences:
- What is sarcasm? – What is sarcasm?
- Where are your friends when you need them? – Where are your friends when you need them?
- Can I borrow your pen? – Can I borrow your pen?
- Can you ask your dog to bark, please? – Could you ask your dog to bark, please?
- How much are your boots, your clothes and your motorcycle? – How much do your shoes, clothes and motorcycle cost?
- How many times can you fold a piece of paper? – How many times can you fold a piece of paper?
- How long can you hold your breath? - How long can you go without breathing?
- How do I go to the library, please? - How do I get to the library?
- What time is it? - What time is it now?
- What time do you close? – What time do you close?
- How far is from here to the airport? – How far (how far) is it from here to the airport?
- Where can I get such a nice prom dress? – Where can I find such a cute prom dress?
- Where can I find investors? – Where can I find investors?
- How do you like John's new apartment? – How do you like John’s new apartment?
- What's wrong? - What's wrong?
- What happened? - What's happened?
Short phrases in English for tattoos
Short quotes in English with the correct translation can perfectly decorate a male or female body. The emphasis is on the correct spelling of the inscription, since it is one of the most popular languages on Earth. Consequently, almost anyone can spot an error in even the most beautiful phrase and put you in an awkward position. Therefore, whenever possible, always check the correct translation of a quote in English with people who know the language.
- Enjoy the moment. Enjoy the moment.
- The impossible is possible. Nothing is impossible.
- Be positive. To be positive.
- Stay close. Stay close.
- Remember who you are. Remember who are you.
- Share your smile. Share your smile.
- Time flies. Is time flies.
- Spread goodness. Spread goodness.
- Everything is possible. Anything is possible.
- Inspire. Inspire.
I understand/don’t understand you
I see | It's clear |
I understand you | I understand you |
Got it | Understood |
Excuse me? (Pardon?) | Sorry? |
What? | What? |
I don't understand | I don't understand |
What do you mean? | What do you have in mind? |
Could you speak slower please? | Could you speak more slowly please? |
How do you spell it? | How do you spell it? (by letters) |
I can't hear you | I can not hear you |
Notes:
- Got it is a colloquial expression, something like “got it.”
- The word spell in the expression “How do you spell it?” means “to spell.” The question is often asked regarding the first or last name. In English, it is often impossible to hear how a name is spelled unless you spell it. Read more about this in the article about names and surnames.
Beautiful phrases for tattoos in English with translation
For those who do not want to put long English quotes on their body, the artists suggest choosing cool short inscriptions for tattoos that have no less meaning. These can be beautiful phrases about love, interesting quotes about life, or meaningful words. After all, we all know that one word spoken or written on the body can significantly affect the future of life.
- Take the light. Take the light.
- Make me happy. Make me happy.
- Forget about me. Forget me.
- Do not be sorry. No regret.
- Love life. Love life.
- Never give up. Never give up.
- Stay strong. Stay strong.
- Happiness is in me. Happiness in me.
- Bright moment. Bright moment.
- Sunlight. Sunshine.
Beautiful inscriptions in English for tattoos with translation
If you want to depict long texts in English on your body, then you should choose a suitable place for them on your body. The most successful option for applying an inscription tattoo for girls will be the back or ribs, and for men - the chest or shoulder. These areas are the least susceptible to deformation, so you can be sure that the beautiful English lettering will retain its original aesthetics.
Tattoos in English look great on any part of the body, be it the wrist or ribs.
- Only my dream keeps me alive. Only my dream keeps me alive.
- Everyone has experienced something that changed them. Everyone experienced something that changed him.
- Look the world straight in the eye. Look the world straight in the eye.
- No matter what you are going through, there is always light at the end of the tunnel. No matter what you're going through, there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
- Never limit yourself. Never limit yourself.
- Happiness comes in waves. Happiness in waves.
- Don't waste a minute. Don't waste a minute.
- Believe in yourself. Believe in yourself.
- Never doubt. Never doubt.
- Nothing can dim the light that shines from within. Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.
Phrases about love
Phrases about love in English are chosen by romantic people who want to confess their feelings to their other half, spouse or any other loved one. Cool phrases applied to the body will definitely please your partner and show the sincerity and depth of your relationship.
For a tattoo in English dedicated to love, it is better to choose cute and ornate fonts.
- Love makes me happy. Loves make me happy.
- Love yourself. Love yourself.
- The pain of love lasts a lifetime. Pain of love lasts a lifetime.
- Memory never dies. Memory never dies.
- The soul is healed with love. The soul is healed by being with love.
- Love never ends. Love never ends.
- You are in my heart. You're in my heart.
- I followed my heart and it led me to you. I followed my heart and it led me to you.
- Love takes off its masks. Love removes masks.
- Love is the best teacher. Love is the best teacher.
The inscription will look interesting in both minimalistic and vintage style, depending on the person’s preferences.
About life
An inscription in English in the form of a tattoo about life can motivate a person to achieve his goals, demonstrate his attitude towards it, or reflect his primary values.
Quotes with meaning look great on exposed areas of the body such as the forearms, shoulders, chest or back.
As an idea, you can use famous phrases, catchphrases, cool excerpts from your favorite songs or films. Below are the TOP 10 cool expressions that are popular among text tattoo lovers around the world.
- Life is Beautiful. Life is wonderful.
- Life changes very quickly. Life changes very quickly.
- Only I can change my life. Only I can change my life.
- Life is a daring adventure. Life is a daring adventure.
- Life is about creating yourself. Life is a creating yourself.
- You are braver than you think. You're braver than you think.
- Children make life important. Children make life important.
- Dream with your eyes open. Dream with open eyes.
- Fight to the bitter end. Fight to the bitter end.
- My goal in life is not just to survive, but to thrive. My purpose in life is not just to survive, but to thrive.
Greetings and farewells
Of course, you can always get by with the words “Hello”, “How are you?” and “Goodbye”, but there are also more varied ways to say hello and goodbye, especially in a friendly environment (for example, in a group in an English course):
How is it going? | How are things going? |
How's life? | What's up? |
How are things? | How is it? |
Long time no see! | Long time no see! |
What are you up to? | What are you doing? |
What have you been up to? | What have you been doing all this time? |
See you soon! | See you later! |
See you later! | See you later! |
Till next time! | Until next time! |
Good luck! | Good luck! |
Take care! | Take care of yourself! |
Talk to you later! | We'll talk to you later! |
Until we meet again! | See you! |
Have a nice day! | Have a good day! |
Have a good weekend | Good weekend |
Have a safe trip | Have a good trip |
Say hi to... | Give my regards to … |
Send my love to… | Say hello... (if we are talking about relatives or close people) |
Tattoo inscriptions in English: photo
In the photos and pictures you can see how the inscriptions in English will look on various parts of the body. The main thing to remember is that small print can turn into a black, unreadable spot after a certain time. This can happen if the artist agrees to fill the tattoo with small letters or does not maintain the required interval between them.
Reminders of the transience of life
An example of such an inscription: “Deus pascit corvus” - God feeds the ravens. The phrase expresses fatality, emphasizing the inevitability of death.
Thoughts on freedom
The idea of thoughts of freedom competes with the ideas of love. Expressions about this state signal to others that the bearer of the inscription values it. Due to the linguistic features of Latin, such phrases sound loud and laconic.
Example of a phrase: “Vita sine libertate, nihil” - life without freedom is nothing!
Expressions about individual freedom were widely used at the end of the 19th century among students. That's why the treasure trove of bold and witty phrases on this topic includes more than 13,000 expressions.