A translation is only the beginning.
Five questions to bring to someone who speaks the language.
What am I actually trying to say?
Write the idea in your own language before looking for a phrase in another. Include tone and context, rather than only individual words.
Does the wording sound natural?
Ask a fluent speaker whether the wording expresses your intention naturally. Request a back-translation so you can discuss any difference in meaning.
What else could it mean?
Ask about ambiguity, regional usage, cultural associations, or context that you might be missing. One interpretation is not necessarily the only interpretation.
Is this exact lettering right?
Review the actual design, including character shapes, accents, spacing, punctuation, and direction. Then review the final stencil. These are separate opportunities to catch an error.
Who checked it?
An automated response is not a human review. Know who reviewed your wording and ask them to explain their reasoning. TattooProof does not label AI output human verified.