Hi there, I was wondering if there's a way to phrase the above "My Commitment To Us" in 15 characters or less. This is in the context of love and assurance, with the author indicating his/her commitment and giving his/her all to making the relationship work. Appreciate any help here Edit: oops, title is meant to say "My Commitment To Us"
< 15 characters is a bit of a tall order. It'll have to be elliptical. Maybe: PROSIM EGO NOBIS (May I do good for us) or simply NOBIS EGOMET (I for us) Spaces aren't necessary, if you're really strapped.
Adsum nobis ("I am here for us") might work as well, though it (like the above suggestions) sounds a bit odd. Honestly, this isn't the sort of thing a Roman would say, which is why I avoided the thread before now.
What would a Roman say? I'm under the impression it might involve fides, but anything involving "us" rather than "you" feels a bit doubtful. Maybe "our love" or such would work, but we'd quickly be going over the 15 characters.
I'm tempted to suggest fidem servabo, "I will keep my commitment", but obviously it's a loose adaptation.
Another idea: Amorem colam = I will cultivate (our) love. This could be ambiguous, though, but the character limit won't let me include nostrum...
Thanks for the fantastic suggestions so far, Hemo, Callaina and Pacifica! I am very inclined towards fidem servabo or adsum nobis, as they have the gumption and resolve I seek (at least from my very little understanding of Latin). It's only the relationship intimacy part that I'm a bit unsure of. In your opinions, which has a softer touch to it?
A very concise solution: Adero = "I'll be there" It carries the connotation it can carry in English: You can count on me. L&S on adsum : E. To be present with one's aid or support; to stand by, to assist, aid, help, protect, defend, sustain
Thanks so much everybody! Just one more question, if I want to direct this message at someone, can I say "Adero, <name>" where <name> is the person that I am promising my commitment to? Or should it be "Adero <name>" without the comma?
