Alms never make others poor. Meaning 의미 This proverb means that charity doesn’t make those who do it poor, so you don’t have to worry about becoming a beggar because of your donation. 이 속담은 자선 활동은 그 행위를 하는 사람들을 가난하게 만들지 않는다는 의미로, 기부로 인해 거지가 될 염려는 없다는 뜻입니다. … Origin 유래 … Read more
Pitchers have ears. Meaning 의미 Be careful what you say, you never know who will listen to you and transfer it to others. There are no secrets in the world. 어떤 것이 얘기를 듣고 말을 옮길지 모르니 말 조심해라. 세상에 비밀은 없다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 Unknown but very famous. 알 수 없지만 매우 유명함. … Read more
One misfortune rides upon another’s back. Meaning 의미 This means that bad things always come in packs of two or more. 나쁜 일은 항상 둘 이상 몰려 다닌다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 N/A 알 수 없음. … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar Proverbs 유사 속담 … Usage 활용 It’s an advice you can use … Read more
원문: Death keepes no Calender. Meaning 의미 This means that the timing of death is unpredictable and irregular. 죽음의 시기는 예측할 수 없고 불규칙하게 발생한다는 뜻입니다. … Origin 유래 The first occurrence is difficult to determine. However, this proverb appears in the posthumously published collection of proverbs, ‘Outlandish Proverbs‘, by English poet, clergyman, and author … Read more
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
He who dances must pay the piper. 의미 It means taking responsibility for your own actions by yourself. 자신이 한 행동에 자신이 책임을 져야 한다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 N/A 알 수 없음. … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar Proverbs 유사 속담 … Usage 활용 You can use this as a warning to be … 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
Don’t take a golden sword to cut a radish. Meaning 의미 It means don’t spend too much money or too much effort on simple tasks. 간단한 작업에 지나치게 높은 비용 또는 과도한 노력을 들이지 말라는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 Japanese proverb 일본 속담 … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar Proverbs 유사 속담 … Usage … 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