Proto-Indo-European Translator

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Great for tattoos, gifts, mottoes, and creative writing.

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Common uses for the Proto-Indo-European translator

School and academic projects on classical literature
Historical fiction dialogue and chapter epigraphs
Wedding and family mottoes in Proto-Indo-European
Tarot, oracle, and ritual decks with Proto-Indo-European captions
Worldbuilding for novels, tabletop RPGs, and video games

What people translate

Real examples of the kinds of text the Proto-Indo-European translator handles well.

Single-line tattoo phrases
Quotes from books, films, and games
Short mottoes and family sayings
Names and titles for fictional characters
Lines of dialogue for a historical scene

How the Proto-Indo-European translator works

Behind the scenes, this is a language model prompted to behave like a careful Proto-Indo-European stylist rather than a literal dictionary. It looks at the meaning, register, and rhythm of your input, then composes a Proto-Indo-European version that feels authentic instead of word-for-word.

Results stream as they generate, so a short phrase typically completes in a couple of seconds. The longer the input, the more time the model takes to choose vocabulary and rhythm that fit Proto-Indo-European.

You can flip direction with the From/To selectors, save any output as a card, and share the result directly. There is no signup or rate limit for normal use.

If you like the Proto-Indo-European translator, you may also enjoy Akkadian and Sumerian, or branch out into Shakespearean.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Proto-Indo-European translator work both ways?

Yes. Use the From/To selectors above the input to translate into Proto-Indo-European or back into modern English. You can swap direction at any time without reloading the page.

How does the Proto-Indo-European translator work?

It uses a large language model prompted with the conventions, idiom, and register of Proto-Indo-European. The model considers the meaning of your input and composes a Proto-Indo-European version of it rather than translating word-for-word.

Is the Proto-Indo-European translator accurate enough for a tattoo?

Output is good for personal use and creative writing, but for permanent ink we recommend cross-checking the result against another Proto-Indo-European source or asking a specialist. Short phrases are easier to verify than long ones.

Is the Proto-Indo-European translator free?

Yes. There is no signup and no per-day limit for normal use. If you want to support the project, the simplest way is to share a translator with someone who would enjoy it.