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I personally prefer the more literal translation. I think it keeps the sense of a struggle and achievement as you described.
by MrRumblefish 16y ago
I personally prefer the more literal translation. I think it keeps the sense of a struggle and achievement as you described.
- DenisM 16y agoBut is it good English? I'm not a native speaker, but it does sound somewhat unnatural.
- MrRumblefish 16y agoI agree that it does sound unnatural but I still would say it conveys the meaning better. The more correct version you wrote seems to loose the idea of struggle (to me at least).
- DenisM 16y agoIt also occurred to me just now that original phrase presents the road from two different points of view: it is an obstacle, as its length separates you from your goal, but it is also the means to reach your goal. Does this make sense?
- 2mur 16y agoIt seems awkward to me, probably because I have been taught to despise the passive voice in writing. I prefer 'The walker overcomes the road' which feels more better :)