Na regen komt zonneschijn
Literal Translation: “After rain comes sunshine”
Meaning: “Good things follow bad things”
English equivalent: “Every cloud has its silver lining”
Categorie archief: Proverbs
Twee linkerhanden hebben
Twee linkerhanden hebben
Literal Translation: “Having two left hands.”
Meaning: Being clumsy.
English Equivalent: “Being all thumbs.”
In het land der blinden … [spreekwoord]
In het land der blinden is éénoog koning
Literal translation: “In the land of the blind, one-eye is king.”
Meaning: “Where none can do something, the one who has even a little knowledge has the power”
English equivalent: “In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king”
Als de kat van huis is… [Spreekwoord]
Als de kat van huis is, dansen de muizen op tafel
Literal Translation: “When the cat is away from home, the mice dance on the table”
Meaning: “Grabbing the opportunity when nobody watches”.
Better English: “While the cat’s away, the mice will play”.
Spreken is zilver..
Spreken is zilver, zwijgen is goud
Literal Translation: “Speaking is silver, being silent is gold.”
Meaning: It’s better to keep your silence, than to speak (for example in diplomacy or politics).
English equivalent: “A still tongue makes a wise head.”