Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
Quando si dice che il culo non esiste
English translation:
When people say there's no such thing as luck...
Added to glossary by
David Russi
Feb 28, 2008 17:09
16 yrs ago
2 viewers *
Italian term
Italy
Quando si dice che il culo non esiste
May offend
Italian to English
Other
Slang
Ah, anche l'aereo per Los Roques aveva giusto giusto 4 posti liberi per noi...Quando si dice che il culo non esiste io non ci credo più!
This is from a racing driver's web site..I hope I don't get wrapped over the knuckles again but this is a genuine question!
Does this mean luck??
This is from a racing driver's web site..I hope I don't get wrapped over the knuckles again but this is a genuine question!
Does this mean luck??
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +1 | luck |
David Russi
|
| 4 | fluke |
Umberto Cassano
|
Change log
Feb 29, 2008 19:52: David Russi Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
+1
21 mins
David Russi
United States
United States
Native in English
Works in field
United States
30+ years, stopped counting...
Native in: English 
, Spanish
Works in: English to Spanish, Spanish to English
Related KudoZ points
:
8
Selected
luck
When people say there's no such thing as luck...
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thanks david and enjoy the weekend"
1 day 42 mins
Umberto Cassano
Italy
Italy
Native in Italian
Specializes in field
Italy
Translating and teaching with skill
Native in: Italian
Works in: English to Italian, Italian to English
Related KudoZ points
:
7
fluke
I'd follow David's translation of the whole expression, but I find that 'luck' is too neutral a term for 'culo'.
'Fluke' (i.e. 'stroke of luck')might do the trick.
http://dictionary.die.net/fluke
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluke
click on... fluke[3,noun]
HTH
'Fluke' (i.e. 'stroke of luck')might do the trick.
http://dictionary.die.net/fluke
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluke
click on... fluke[3,noun]
HTH
Discussion