Hi. I got the phrase "Don't settle" (i.e. Don't settle for less, but without the "for less" part) translated on another site. It was written as स्थिरा मा भव. I wanted to know if that is correct and also what the transliteration is (how do you say it). It would be as if someone (male or female) is saying to me (a female) "Don't settle." I am double checking as this will be part of a tattoo and I want it to be as accurate as possible since it will be on me forever. Thanks!

encyclopedia

The transliteration is correct.
It is pronounced like this.
"Sukhi Maa Bhava"

supriya _82

I saw your earlier post as well. I wanted to point out that to construct a meningful sentence in Sanskrit you will need to qualify "less" viz. "less reward", "less respect", "less ambition" etc.
Also your translation for "Dont settle" - स्थिरा मा भव Reads "STHIRA MAA BHAVA" meaning "do not be firm/steady"!!!.
It certainly does not read "Sukhi Maa Bhava" which means "Dont be happy"

SistaVal

Seems that the translation is NOT correct! Thanks supriya_82. I suppose if I need to qualify the sentence, I would like the translation and transliteration for "Don't settle for less than what you are worth." Can that be translated?

supriya _82

Read as "Alpa-mulye Santosham Ma Karosi" meaning "You do not be satisfied with less worth".

You cannot use the the translation for "settle". In your phrase settle is used to express a sense of satisfaction and acceptance.
Translating settle would be ok if you were using something as "Please settle down in life". That is where you got the word स्थिरा. Which would roughly be used to express. Please stay steady in your life.