The tattoo has a clear purpose: to carry a precise meaning that represents a clear message. It should involve a creative element where some mystery takes place, which is often achieved with the help of another language. There is also a strong visual aspect where even a few characters can tell way more than a full sentence. It is one of the reasons why tattoo artists are often encountering all the world’s beautiful languages. The most important thing is to double-check the meaning behind the word(s) and give it some time to see if it really fits you. If you have an opportunity, contact native speakers and ask them to explain the word or an expression the best way you can, just to ensure that you get an accurate meaning.

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Unfortunately, tattoo artists that are multilingual often encounter situations when their customers come up with some ideas in Spanish or German that might have been translated with the help of Google Translate or similar tools. It results in strange and even offensive phrases that have a totally different meaning compared to what an unsuspecting person may assume. It makes it essential to check the phrase twice and ask professional linguists about all the possible meanings and perceptions of the phrase before any tattooing work starts. It’s recommended to choose safe phrases or famous quotes that have already been checked by native speakers. It will help you to avoid mistakes and will not bring up shy smiles from the foreigners as they see your tattoo.