According to a definition, motto is a short expression of a guiding principle. Mottos in ancient languages have always been popular, since they express such principles with authority and wisdom of the ancients. User friendly interface below helps to create online mottoes in Old Norse, the language of the Vikings. Catchy phrases that can be created using this tool may be also interpreted as Viking slogans or even battle cries. Such a motto would adorn a weapon as an inscription or shock enemies when shouted during a reenactment of a Viking battle.
If you would like to write your motto with runes, follow this tutorial:
How to Write in Old Norse With Runes
1. (noun) and (noun)
E.g.: blood and death
2. (noun) is (noun) to (noun)
E.g.: man is wolf to man
3. from (noun), (noun)
E.g.: from suffering , wisdom
4. (noun) (verb)
E.g.: time flies
5. (noun) is in (noun)
E.g.: gladness is in battle
Based on the Latin motto generator, with the author’s kind permission.
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Hello Viking Rune,
I’m planning to paint a wall and also inscribe into stone at the entrance and all the tables as well as some tankards in my Viking style pub with large runic letters so it is imperative that I get it right :)
After long deliberations with my colleagues we chose one of purported Viking warriors’ mottos: “Life without regrets”. Now we don’t know first how to translate it into Old Norse and then the correct transcription / transliteration to Younger (or better Elder) Futhark.
As an expert, is this something you would be able to help me with?
Thank you very much,
kind regards
John
How do you translate “First in battle and last to leave the feast”.
Can anyone translate “Those who act like sheep, will be eaten by wolves.” into Old Norse ?
I am trying to find out how to say May God be your compass in norwegian. Any ideas?
Neat site folks my ancestors are from Norway came across to Scotland around 1120 when the great volcano exploded keep up the good work folk GREAT
Thanks for the feedback, Mikey.
I’m looking to get a tattoo with an old Norse saying, so I’m just wondering if there is any way you could help me so I have the right translation
looking to translate the following, having a little trouble doing it..
Spill the mead and suffer a hangover.
so i have the following
Skell – spill
Mjöd – Mead
og – and
veisalgia – Hangover
stuck but still researching..
Cheers.
Hi,
I have the runes T, H, M, G and B in Elder Futhark tattooed down my spine representing each of my children. It is in age order and first letter of name. Translation also represents personality trait’s.
I have since been informed that even though the runes are separate, that they will still create a curse.
What are your thoughts?
Hello. I haven’t heard about such runes representing a curse in the Ancient Germanic culture.
Never lie.
I have always been a fan of Old Norse. What is written here just strengthens my admiration.
Thanks for sharing this, Jenny.