Frisian proverbs

Frisian is a language spoken in northern Netherlands. A A kü moalkat trog a hols. English equivalent: It's by the head that the cow gives the milk. "It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about?" Henry David Thoreau, letter to Harrison Blake (16 November 1857). Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1039 2200 0415096243 An slacht müs, thiar man ian hål hä. English equivalent: It is a poor mouse that has only one hole. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 375 2200 0415096243 As de kat fan hûs is, tilt de mûs de sturt omheech. English equivalent: If the cat is away, the mice play. Meaning: "In the absence of the person in authority those under his control will often neglect the duties/rules imposed on them." Source for meaning and proverbs: Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC 8 September 2013 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 114 17 B Bergen moetsje inoar net, mar minsken wol. English equivalent: A mountain never meets a mountain, but a man meets a man. "There are some things/events that are impossible, like an encounter of mountains, but there is always a chance for people to meet. or Once can always find a possibility for revenge." Source for proverbs and meaning: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 213 527 1-875943-44-7 Bähsere, alliene, ás äujn hijn sêlsháp. English equivalent: Better be alone than in bad company. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 572 2200 0415096243 ŰŰ== D == De apel falt net fier fan 'e beam. English equivalent: The apple does not fall far from the tree. "Children observe daily and — in their behaviour — often follow the example of their parents." Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 259 527 1-875943-44-7 De stijn, dirr ōfting wāllert wort, begràit ài. English equivalent: A rolling stone gathers no moss. "There are a Set of People in the World of fo unfettled and reftleis a Temper, and such Admirers of Novelty, that they can never be long pleafed with one way of’ living, no more than to continue long in one Habitation; but before they are well enter’d upon one Bufinefs, dip into another, and before they are well fettled in one Habitation, remove to another; fo that they are always bufily beginning to live, but by reafon of Ficklenefs and Impatience, never arrive at a way of living: fuch Perfons fall under the Doom of this Proverb, which is delign’d to fix the Volatility of their Tempers, by laying before them the ill Confequences of fuch Ficklenefs and Inconltancy." Divers Proverbs, Nathan Bailey, 1721 Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 100 14 Dilling liewere en Ai, ás mjårne en Sjückling. English equivalent: Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow. von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto 1875 Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend I https://books.google.se/books?id=S5dYAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA381&dq=Besser+heut+%27+ein+Ei+,+als+morgen+ein+kuchlein&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiUlN7v8b33AhWoRvEDHTkBCnkQ6AF6BAgLEAM 381 725, heut Dy't swijt, stimt ta, seit ja. "Those who do not reply to a request or accusation, or who raise no objection to something said or done, are assumed to have acquiesced." Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC&pg=PA244 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 244 Paczolay Gyula European proverbs: in 55 languages, with equivalents in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Chinese and Japanese http://books.google.com/books?id=JiXzAAAAMAAJ 1997 Veszprémi Nyomda 1-875943-44-7 430 94 E En blinn hänn fánt ock en kjárl. English equivalent: Even a blind pig may occasionally pick up an acorn. "An incompetent person or an unsystematic approach is bound to succeed every now and then by chance." Source for meaning of English equivalent: Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC 8 September 2013 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 75 Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 36 2200 0415096243 En léeg Faat het de meiste Klank . English equivalent: Empty vessels make the greatest sound. von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Ida Freifrau von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Freiherr Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen https://books.google.com/books?id=ODu58CmAsq4C&pg=PA11 1875 11 22 H Ham skal liar, so laang üüs-m lewwet. English equivalent: We are to learn as long as we live. Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 182 527 1-875943-44-7 I Iarst fang, do fluai. English equivalent: Don't sell the skin till you have caught the bear. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 641 2200 0415096243 It giet jin ta it iene ear yn en ta 't oare ear wer út. English equivalent: Advice most needed is the least heeded. Meaning: For various reasons a good advice or a genuine warning is often disregarded or considered of no importance. Source for meaning and proverb: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 179 527 1-875943-44-7 It is in minne fûgel dy't syn eigen nêst besmoarget. English equivalent: It is an ill bird that fouls its own nest; Don't wash your dirty linen in public. Meaning: Don't speak ill off yourself and the groups you belong to. Source for meaning and proverbs: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 466 527 1-875943-44-7 It is mei sizzen net te dwaan. English equivalent: Fine words butter no parsnips. Eisma 2000 It is mei sizzen net te dwaan: sprekwurden, siswizen en útdrukkingen Fryslân L Lähsig Wāiene rummle māst. English equivalent: Empty vessels make the greatest sound. von Düringsfeld, Ida von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto freiherr Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen vergleichend zusammengestellt von Ida von Duringsfeld und Otto Freihern von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld https://books.google.com/books?id=Xc9u8vj9CXsC&pg=PA11 1875 11 22 M Meet drymael, eer gy éens snydt. English equivalent: Measure thrice, cut once. Meaning: One should always act only after due consideration. A hasty action may involve an improper consideration of important aspects. Source for meaning and proverbs: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 420 527 1-875943-44-7 N Nüms kan twe heren denen. English equivalent: Nobody can serve two masters. Meaning: "One cannot serve two conflicting causes simultaneously. If this is attempted neither will be served properly." Source for meaning and proverbs: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 283 527 1-875943-44-7 S Sa heit, sa soan. English equivalent: Like father, like son. Meaning: "Sons may look and behave like their fathers. This is due to inheritance and the example observed closely and daily." Source for meaning and proverbs: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 170 527 1-875943-44-7 Sa mem, sa dochter. English equivalent: Like mother, like daughter. Meaning: "Daughters may look and behave like their mothers. This is due to inheritance and the example observed closely and daily." Source for meaning and proverb: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 137 527 1-875943-44-7 Sefte hannen meitze stionckende wounen. English equivalent: Mild physician – putrid wounds. Meaning: Stern measures makes for a good figurative and literal cure. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1091 2200 0415096243 T Tidd an Fläujd täiwe êfter Nemmen. English equivalent: Time and tide waits for no man. Meaning: "Take, for illustration, the case of the negligent and unreflecting man. He resolves to accomplish a certain important object at some future period; but in the intervening time, some preparatory, though in itself comparatively trifling business, is indispensable. He defers this business; [...] At length the period for accomplishing the ultimate object arrives: but, alas! the prerequisite, so absolutely connected and essential, is neglected And then, vain man! Source for meaning of English equivalent: Porter William Henry Proverbs: Arranged in Alphabetical Order ... http://books.google.com/books?id=KA4oAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA169 1845 Munroe and Company 169 Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 723 2200 0415096243 U Uunbeden Thiinst sjonkt. English equivalent: Proffer'd service stinks. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1149 2200 0415096243 Y Yn troebel wetter is 't goed fiskjen. English equivalent: It is good fishing in troubled waters. Meaning: "In taking advantage of chaotic conditions one can easily serve one's own purposes." Source for proverbs and meaning: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 391 527 1-875943-44-7 See also Afrikaans proverbs Amrumer Mundart Frisian proverbs Bökinghard Frisian Dutch proverbs Flemish proverbs Moringer Mundart Frisian proverbs Old Frisian proverbs Strand Frisian proverbs Öömrang proverbs Category:Proverbs by language