German Proverbs
i“A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.” – German Proverb.i
Proverbs are ancient words of wisdom that are passed down through the generations.i
They are not only fun to know and recite but also give important insights into various cultures. Proverbs, generally, are witty and concise with a hidden meaning that is best understood in their original language.i
When literally translated into other languages, these precious sayings lose their sheen. Hence, knowing and using the proverbs in their original language becomes vital.i
There are a few wise sayings that have been repeated in many languages.i
Even as we go through German proverbs, we find many which have the same or similar meaning in English.i
Even if you don’t know the German language, memorising the proverbs in German and knowing their meaning in English will get you the desired impact in your peer groups.i
By including more proverbs in your daily conversation you will start appearing wiser in no time.i
Though there are hundreds of quotes in German, few of the best have been assembled below. So here is a collection of German proverbs that you can read and enjoy.i
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German Sayings
Der erste Eindruck zählt.i
The first impression counts.i
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Der Lauscher an der Wand hört nur die eigene Schand.i
The eavesdropper at the wall hears only his own dishonor.i
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Blut ist dicker als Wasser.i
Blood is thicker than water.i
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Der Weg ist das Ziel
The path is the destination. / The destination is not important, but the path that leads there.i
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Ende gut, alles gut.i
All’s well that ends well.i
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Es ist nicht alles Gold, was glänzt.i
All that glitters is not gold.i
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In der Kürze liegt die Würze.i
Brevity is the soul of wit.i
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Sich nicht um ungelegte Eier kümmern.i
Don’t count your eggs before they have been laid.i
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Kleider machen Leute.i
Clothes make the man.i
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Du siehst den Wald vor lauter Bäumen nicht.i
You fail to see the forest because of all the trees.i
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i“A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.” – German Proverb.i
Proverbs are ancient words of wisdom that are passed down through the generations.i
They are not only fun to know and recite but also give important insights into various cultures. Proverbs, generally, are witty and concise with a hidden meaning that is best understood in their original language.i
When literally translated into other languages, these precious sayings lose their sheen. Hence, knowing and using the proverbs in their original language becomes vital.i
There are a few wise sayings that have been repeated in many languages.i
Even as we go through German proverbs, we find many which have the same or similar meaning in English.i
Even if you don’t know the German language, memorising the proverbs in German and knowing their meaning in English will get you the desired impact in your peer groups.i
By including more proverbs in your daily conversation you will start appearing wiser in no time.i
Though there are hundreds of quotes in German, few of the best have been assembled below. So here is a collection of German proverbs that you can read and enjoy.i
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German Sayings
Der erste Eindruck zählt.i
The first impression counts.i
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Der Lauscher an der Wand hört nur die eigene Schand.i
The eavesdropper at the wall hears only his own dishonor.i
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Blut ist dicker als Wasser.i
Blood is thicker than water.i
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Der Weg ist das Ziel
The path is the destination. / The destination is not important, but the path that leads there.i
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Ende gut, alles gut.i
All’s well that ends well.i
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Es ist nicht alles Gold, was glänzt.i
All that glitters is not gold.i
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In der Kürze liegt die Würze.i
Brevity is the soul of wit.i
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Sich nicht um ungelegte Eier kümmern.i
Don’t count your eggs before they have been laid.i
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Kleider machen Leute.i
Clothes make the man.i
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Du siehst den Wald vor lauter Bäumen nicht.i
You fail to see the forest because of all the trees.i
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