German proverbs

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Bin ich auch schwarz, so bin ich kein Zigeuner. Show translation If I am black, I am not a gypsy. All are not thieves that dogs bark at.
Unter einer schlechten Mütze steht oft ein kluger Kopf. Show translation Under a bad cap is often a clever head. A little body often harbours a great soul.
Sei nicht faul, die Krippe kommt nicht zum Gaul. Show translation Do not be lazy, the crib does not come to the horse. The dog that trots about finds a bone.
Geld schafft Geld. Show translation Money creates money. Money gets money.
Schreie nicht juchei, ehe du über den Graben bist. Show translation Don't shout juchei before you're over the ditch. Don't cross the bridge till you get to it.
Die alten werden zweimal Kinder. Show translation The old ones become children twice. Old men are twice children.
Neue Besen kehren wohl. Show translation A new broom sweeps clean. A new broom sweeps clean.
Raten ist leichter als helfen. Show translation Guessing is easier than helping. We may give advice, but we cannot give conduct.
Guter Wein bedarf keines Kranzes. Show translation Good wine does not need a wreath. Good wine needs no bush.
Bissige Hunde haben zerbissene Ohren. Show translation Biting dogs have bitten ears. Quarrelling dogs come halting home.
Gegessen Brot ist bald vergessen. Show translation Eaten bread is soon forgotten. Eaten bread is soon forgotten.
Alte Ochsen machen gerade Furchen. Show translation Old oxen make straight furrows. An old ox makes a straight furrow.
Honigrede ist nicht ohne Gift. Show translation Honey speech is not without poison. Iron hand in a velvet glove.
Schnelle Sprünge geraten selten. Show translation Quick jumps rarely turn out. Hasty climbers have sudden falls.
Ein alter Hund lernt keine Kunststücke. Show translation An old dog does not learn tricks. You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Ein Wolf frißt den anderen nicht. Show translation One wolf does not eat another. Dog does not eat dog.
Besser eigen Brot als fremden Braten. Show translation Better your own bread than someone else's roast.
Auf fremden Arsch ist gut schlagen. Show translation Beating on someone else's ass is good. All men are free of Other men's goods.
Eine junge Krähe wird kein alter Adler. Show translation A young crow does not become an old eagle. A kite will never be a good hawk.
Dem Armen wird immer das Ärgste zuteil. Show translation The poor always get the worst. Losers are always in the wrong.

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