Good words are worth much, and cost little. Meaning 의미 This means that saying something kind and positive to someone costs very little, but the benefits of doing so are huge. 상대방에게 친절하고 긍정적인 말을 하는 데에 비용은 거의 들지 않지만, 이로 인한 얻을 수 있는 혜택은 크다는 것을 의미합니다. Origin 유래 The first occurrence … Read more
Look for the good, not the evil, in the conduct of members of the family. Meaning 의미 This proverb means that by looking for the good in your family members, trying to understand each other, and accepting differences, you can build good relationships in your family. 이 속담은 가족 구성원의 좋은 면을 찾고, 서로를 이해하려고 … Read more
A good conscience is a continual Christmas. Meaning 의미 When your conscience is clear, your heart is always as happy as Christmas. 양심에 거리낄 것이 없으면 마음은 항상 크리스마스와 같이 행복하다. … Origin 유래 … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar Proverbs 유사 속담 .. Usage 활용 … Vocabularies 어휘 … …
A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures in the doctor’s book. Meaning 의미 This proverb emphasizes that laughter and good sleep are two of the most important factors in maintaining good health. 이 속담은 웃음과 충분한 수면이 건강 관리에 가장 중요한 두 가지 요소라고 강조하고 있습니다. … Origin 유래 … … Read more
No ape but swears he has the handsomest children. Meaning 의미 This proverb expresses the tendency of all parents in general to consider their own children the most beautiful. 이 속담은 일반적으로 모든 부모가 자신의 자녀를 가장 아름답다고 생각하는 경향을 표현하고 있습니다. … Origin 유래 German Proverb 독일 속담 … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … … Read more
Fine clothes may disguise, but silly words will disclose a fool. Meaning 의미 The sentence conveys the idea that while someone may appear well-dressed and put together, their true character or lack of intelligence can become evident through their words and actions. It says that outward appearances can be deceiving, but a person’s foolishness or … Read more
Spare the rod and spoil the child. Meaning 의미 If you don’t discipline a child, it’s hard to teach them obedience and manners, hence the proverb that emphasizes the importance of discipline. 아이를 훈계하지 않으면 순종하는 법과 예절을 가르치기 어렵습니다. 따라서 훈육의 중요성을 강조한 속담입니다. … Origin 유래 This proverb comes from the Old Testament, … Read more
The strong man is … between the sense and the mind. Meaning 의미 The sentence suggests that a mentally strong individual possesses the capability to selectively process or filter incoming sensory information before it reaches the mind. This implies a high level of control over one’s thoughts and emotions, allowing the person to focus on … Read more
A cabin with plenty of food is better than a hungry castle. Meaning 의미 The meaning of the sentence is that having sufficient resources and basic comforts in a humble place (represented by the cabin) is more desirable than living in a luxurious place (represented by the castle) but lacking the essentials, such as food … Read more
Castle in the air. Meaning 의미 In fact, the phrase is more of an idiom than a proverb, meaning “a fictional thing that has no basis in reality”. 사실 이 문구는 속담이라기 보다는 “근거 없는 가공의 사물”이라는 뜻을 가지 관용어구에 가깝습니다. … Origin 유래 It is also the title of a young adult fantasy novel … Read more