In every country the sun rises in the morning. Meaning 의미 In the morning, the sun rises in almost every country to light up the world. Even on cloudy days, the sun is behind the clouds. It means that any situation or problem will eventually have an end. 아침이면 거의 모든 나라에서 해가 떠서 세상을 … Read more
Cheese is gold in the morning, silver at noon, and lead at night. Meaning 의미 This proverb means that the value of food to your body depends on when you eat it. 이 속담은 음식을 언제 먹느냐에 따라 몸이 받아들이는 가치가 달라진다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 German Proverb 독일 속담 … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Read more
All are not merry that dance lightly. Meaning 의미 Not everyone who looks like they’re having fun is actually having fun, so don’t judge by appearances. 즐거워 보이는 사람이 모두 실제로 즐거운 것은 아니다. 겉만 보고 판단하지 마라. … Origin 유래 The first occurrence is difficult to determine. However, this proverb appears in the posthumously … Read more
Let an ill man lie in your straw, and he looks to be your heir. Meaning 의미 This means that being too greedy can actually work against you. Bringing a large dowry means that your in-laws are powerful, which means you’ll be held captive by them. 호의를 베풀더라도 사람의 됨됨이를 가려가며 베풀라는 의미입니다. 성품이 안 … Read more
April Showers bring May flowers. Meaning 의미 It means that after an uncomfortable period of rain, comes a good period to appreciate the beauty. 비가 오는 불편한 시기를 보내고 나면 아름다움을 감상할 수 있는 좋은 시기가 온다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 N/A 알 수 없음. … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar Proverbs 유사 속담 … Read more
Penny and penny laid up will be many. Meaning 의미 It’s a proverbial saying that no matter how small something is, if enough of them come together, they can have a big impact. 아무리 작은 것이라도 그 수가 많이 모이면 큰 영향력을 가질 수 있을 것이라는 의미의 속담입니다. … Origin 유래 N/A 알 수 없음. … Read more
The Law is not the same at morning and at night. Meaning 의미 This means that the application of the law may vary depending on the person or situation. 법의 적용은 사람 또는 상황에 따라 달라질 수도 있다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 The first occurrence is difficult to determine. However, this proverb appears in the … Read more
A great dowry is a bed full of brambles. Meaning 의미 This saying expresses the common tendency for people to judge others by what’s on the outside. 사람들이 겉으로 보이는 부분으로 다른 사람을 평가하는 일반적인 모습을 표현한 속담입니다. … Origin 유래 This sentence is attributed to Francois de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) in his collection of … Read more
Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own. Meaning 의미 Learning from other people’s experiences and mistakes is smarter than learning from your own struggles. 다른 사람들의 경험과 실수를 통해 배우는 것이 자신의 어려움을 겪어가며 배우는 것보다 현명하다. … Origin 유래 This proverb is attributed to the ancient Greek fable writer … 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