Danish proverbs

thumb|right|"All want to be lords, but none want to carry the bag." The flag in the middle is the Danish flag. It is surrounded by the flags of the Union between Sweden and Norway. Proverbs reflecting conventional wisdom in Denmark. __NOTOC__ Æ A Af god begyndelse haabes en god endelse. English: A good beginnings makes a good ending Strauss Emanuel Dictionary of European Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=86yPOGG3YfcC&pg=PT531 I 1994 Routledge 978-1-134-86460-7 185 190 Af to onde Kaar skal man vaelge det bedste. English equivalent: One should choose the lesser of two evils. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 5 107 Alderdom beskytter ikke mod dårskab. English equivalent: Wisdom goes not always buy years. Strauss Emanuel Abbreviated 1998 Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 39 504 0415160502 Alderen zūres med graa haar, men dyden kroner dem. English equivalent: Gray hairs are honorable. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 35 107 Alder er en ond reisebroder. English equivalent: Age and poverty are ill to bear. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 177 2200 0415096243 Alle Baader hioelpe. English equivalent: Every little helps. "All contributions, however small, are of use." Source for meaning of English equivalent: Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC&pg=PA78 20 September 2013 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 77 Source for proverbs: Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 26 107 Alle vide gode Raad, foruden den som i Vaande staaer. "The World is full of fools and faint hearts; and yet every one has courage enough to bear the misfortunes, and wisdom enough to manage the Affairs of his neighbor." Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack (1743) von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.se/books?id=Xc9u8vj9CXsC&pg=PA133&dq=Alle+wissen+guten+Rath,+Nur+nicht,+wer+ihn+n%C3%B6thig+hat+sprichw%C3%B6rter+der+germanischen&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi6kMyE6ej1AhUZQvEDHeYrAf4Q6AF6BAgIEAM#v=onepage&q=Alle%20wissen%20guten%20Rath%2C%20Nur%20nicht%2C%20wer%20ihn%20n%C3%B6thig%20hat%20sprichw%C3%B6rter%20der%20germanischen&f=false 1875 German II 133 239, rathen Alle ville herrer vǽre, ingen ville sǽkken bǽrre English equivalent: There are too many chiefs and not enough Indians. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 991 2200 0415096243 Ambolten frygter ikke hammeren. English equivalent: A good anvil does not fear the hammer. Høst A.F. Danske ordsprog og mundheld https://books.google.com/books?id=bVsUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA8 1843 8 A Armod og Kiarlighed ere onde at dölge. (Armod og kærlighed er onde at dølge) English equivalent: Poverty and love are bad to hide. Kelly Walter Keating 1859 Proverbs of all nations W. Kent & co. (late D. Bogue) 50 238 Af gammelt jern smedes nye våben. English: From the old comes the new. At malke Bukken. English equivalent: You can't milk a bull. von Duringsfeld Ida Freihern von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto 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=PA56 II 1875 German 56 92 Avindsyg er sin egen Böddel. English equivalent: Envy is its own torturer. Bohn Henry George A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs: Comprising French, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Danish, with English Translations and a General Index https://books.google.com/books?id=WWoVAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA348 1857 348 A, Danish Proverbs B Bange hjarte vandt aldrig fager mö. English equivalent: Faint heart never won fair lady. Strauss Emmanuel 1998 Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 130 0415160502 Bedre et Æg idag, end en Høne imorgen. 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 Bedre fattig og sund, end rig og syg. English equivalent: Good health is above wealth. von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.se/books?id=mSNlAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA305&dq=Gesundheit+ist+besser+als+Reich&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiyiefWhbH2AhWlQ_EDHXWpDoMQ6AF6BAgDEAM#v=onepage&q=Gesundheit%20ist%20besser%20als%20Reich&f=false I 305 588, Gesundheit Bedre sent end aldrig. English equivalent: Better late than never. "It is better that somebody arrives or something happens later than expected or desired, than not at all." Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC&pg=PA25 30 June 2013 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 25 Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 14 Bedre at bøje end at briste . English equivalent: Better bend than break. "It is better to make some confession, or pay a little deference to others, our neighbors, friends, acquaintances, and especially our superiors, rather than lose our credit or break friendship." Porter William Henry Proverbs: Arranged in Alphabetical Order ... http://books.google.com/books?id=KA4oAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA46 1845 Munroe and Company 46 Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 16 Bedre en salt slid over sitt eget bord, end en fersk gedde overet fremmed. English equivalent: Dry bread at home is better than roast meat abroad. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 754 2200 0415096243 Bedre er et Ord for end ti Ord efter. One word beforehand is better than ten afterwards. Bohn Henry George A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs: Comprising French, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Danish, with English Translations and a General Index https://books.google.com/books?id=-xtWAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA350 1867 350 Danish Proverbs Bedre er strax at nægte, end længe at love. Better to deny at once, than promise long. Latin equivalent: A prompt refusal has in part the grace of a favour granted. Bohn Henry George A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs: Comprising French, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Danish, with English Translations and a General Index https://books.google.com/books?id=-xtWAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA350 1867 350 Danish Proverbs Bedre halvt bröd end Alt mist. English equivalent: Half a loaf is better than no bread. "'We must be grateful for what we get, even if it is less than we desire." Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC&pg=PA113 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 113 Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 36 Beder gud dig drage, han får dig vel reb, beder han dig ride. English equivalent: God who gives the wound gives the salve. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 878 2200 0415096243 Ben stiger op, naade stiger ned. English equivalent: Short prayers reach heaven. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 75 107 Betre noget en indet English equivalent: Better something than nothing Strauss Emanuel Abbreviated 1998 Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 75 504 0415160502 Blind høne kan også finde korn. English equivalent: A blind hen shall find corn. Kjær, Holbek 1969 Ordsprog i Danmark: J. Paludan 59 Bǿden sjelv bǿden steg stynker. English equivalent: Proffered service stinks. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1149 2200 0415096243 Broendt Barn roedes gierne Ilden (Modern Danish: Brændt barn skyr ilden.) English equivalent: Lit: A burnt child dreads the fire. Actual: Those who've had their fingers burned think twice next time" Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 2 Börn er vis sorg, men uvis gläede. English equivalent: Children are uncertain comforts but certain cares. "Children are bound to cause their parents anxiety, and may or may not also bring them joy." Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC&pg=PA40 2 August 2013 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 40 Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 654 2200 0415096243 D Den der har glastag på sitt eget hus må ikke kaste sten på andres. English equivalent: People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Strauss Emanuel Dictionary of European Proverbs https://books.google.com/books?id=86yPOGG3YfcC&pg=PT123 I 1994 978-1-134-86460-7 107–108 109 Den der jager to Harer af een busk, får sjældent nogen af dem. English equivalent: You must not run after two hares at the same time. "Concentrate on one thing at a time or you will achieve nothing. - Trying to do two or more things at a time, when even one on its own needs full effort, means that none of them will be accomplished properly." 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 X X Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 102 107 Den der kommer først till mølle, får først malet. English equivalent: First come, first served. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 32 Den der siger A, maa ogsaa siger B. English equivalent: Who says "A" must say "B". von Düringsfeld Ida von Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen https://books.google.com/books?id=QLwN5OGIZs0C&pg=PA1 1872 Fries German 1 A 1 Den där ventär på död mands skoe, går länge barfodet. English equivalent: Don't wait for dead mens shoes. Strauss Emanuel Abbreviated 1998 Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 208 504 0415160502 Den hund som bieffer meget, han bider ikkun lidet. English equivalent: Barking dogs seldom bite. "People who make the most or the loudest threats are the least likely to take action." Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC&pg=PA14 20 June 2013 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 17 Strauss Emmanuel 1998 Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 5 0415160502 Den skal have en lang Skee, der vil søbe af Fad med Fanden. English equivalent: He who sups with the devil must use a long spoon. von Düringsfeld Ida Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.com/books?id=AAcJAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA245 II 1875 German 245 440 Teufel Den veed bedst hvor Skoen trykker, som har den pas. English equivalent: No one knows where the shoe pinches, but he who wears it. "Nobody can fully understand another person's hardship or suffering." Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 289 Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 4 107 Dersom Ønsker gialdt, vare vi Alle rige. English equivalent: If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. von Düringsfeld Ida von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.com/books?id=TB9WAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA408 II 1875 German 408–409 721, Wünsche Des mere man klapper katten, des hǿjere hun bærer rumpen. English equivalent: The more you stroke the cat's tail, the more he raises his back. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1184 2200 0415096243 Det bedste er det godes fjende. English equivalent: The good is the enemy of the best. Strauss Emanuel Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs https://books.google.com/books?id=RzctBgAAQBAJ&pg=PA165 I 1994 978-1-136-78971-7 165 669 Det er bedre, at vǽre ene, end at have en ond stallbroder. English equivalent: Better be alone than in bad company. Source for proverb: Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 572 2200 0415096243 Det er en fattig Roes, man skal laane af Forfædre. Praise borrowed from ancestors is but very sorry praise. "Nationalism is an infantile disease." Albert Einstein George Bohn Henry A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs: Comprising French, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Danish, with English Translations and a General Index https://books.google.com/books?id=NQ0oAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA359 1889 359 D Det er en ringe Aarsag (Sag) hvorfor Ulven æder Faaret. English equivalent: The wolf finds a reason for taking the lamb. von Düringsfeld Ida von Reinsberg Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen vergleichend zusammengestellt von I. von Düringsfeld und O. Freiherrn von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld https://books.google.com/books?id=NaT4ynv1ZTMC&pg=PA388 II 1875 German 388 682, Wolf Det er en slem Fugl som besmitter sin egen Rede. English equivalent: Don't wash your dirty linen in public; It is an ill bird that fouls its own nest. F. Allen Maria 2012 The Routledge Portuguese Bilingual Dictionary: Portuguese-English and English-Portuguese Routledge 439 784 0415434343 Det er godt, at forlade sig på to ankere. English equivalent: Good riding at two anchors, men have told, for if the one fails, the other may hold. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 879 2200 0415096243 Det er ikke godt at holde en ål ved en hale. English equivalent: You might as well try to hold an eel by the tail. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 480 2200 0415096243 Det er ikke saa let gjort, som det er sagt. English equivalent: Easier said than done. von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Ida von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen https://books.google.com/books?id=iNNmAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA132 II 1875 German 132 237, Rathen Det er intet hår så lidet, der jo haver sin skygge. English equivalent: Every hair casts its shadow. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 4 2200 0415096243 Det mål, I måler med, med skal I self få tilmålt. English equivalent: You will be judged by the standards you judge others by (Judge not, that ye be not judged) "Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again." - Matthew 7:1-3 KJV Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1219 2200 0415096243 Det saar man ei kan hele, skal man ei rive op. English equivalent: It is not wise to open old wounds. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 45 107 Det sker intet nyt under solen. English equivalent: Nothing is new. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1114 2200 0415096243 Det stille Vand Har den dybe grund. English equivalent: Still waters run deep. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages 70 107 Du skal kravle, før du kan gå. English equivalent: Learn to walk before you can run. "It is necessary to learn the basics before progressing to more advanced things." Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC&pg=PA94 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 290 Nielsson Arne 1998 Viljen til sejr 2.0 ArtPeople 8771084339 Du skal nog få kärligheden at föle. English equivalent: If you do good, good will be done to you. Strauss Emanuel Abbreviated 1998 Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 160 504 0415160502 E Een fugl i hånden er bedre end ti på taget English equivalent: One bird in hand is worth two in the bush. (Literally: "One bird in hand is better than ten on the roof"). Eder og æg er snart brudne. English equivalent: Eggs and oaths are soon broken. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 765 2200 0415096243 Een skalk ska man fange med en anden. English equivalent: Set a thief to catch a thief. Mrs Mawr E B reprint 2005 Analogous Proverbs In Ten Languages Kessinger Publishing 74 120 1417964677 Elsk din Nabo men riv ikke Gjerdet ned. English equivalentː A hedge between keeps friends green. Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Ida von Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen vergleichend zusammengestellt von I. von Düringsfeld und O. Freiherrn von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld https://books.google.com/books?id=NaT4ynv1ZTMC&pg=PA74 1875 German 74 128, Nachbarn En blind hǿne finder også et korn. English equivalent: Even a blind hen sometimes finds a grain of corn. "An incompetent person or an unsystematic approach is bound to succeed every now and then by chance." 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 hest snubler, og har dog fire ben. English equivalent: It is a good horse that never stumbles. Strauss Emanuel Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs https://books.google.com/books?id=RzctBgAAQBAJ&pg=PA58 1994 978-1-136-78971-7 57–58 208 Enhver er sin egen lykkes smed. English equivalent: Every man is the blacksmith of his own happiness. Frellsen Ulla 1995 Enhver er sin egen lykkes smed Ulla Frellsen 8798366610 Enhver meneer hans Kobber er Guld. English equivalent: Every man thinks his own geese swans. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 42 Ethvert kart må stå på sin egen bund. English equivalent: Every tub must stand on its own bottom. "Government is good at one thing: It knows how to break your legs, hand you a crutch, and say, 'See, if it weren't for the government, you wouldn't be able to walk.' " Harry Browne, "A solution for the Middle East," WorldNetDaily (April 11, 2002 Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 777 2200 0415096243 F Friskt (Frit) Mod er halv Tæring. English equivalent: Faith is half the battle. von Düringsfeld Ida von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.com/books?id=AAcJAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA66 1875 German 66 114, Muth G Gerrighed er sin egen stedmoder. English equivalent: The covetous man is good to none and worst to himself. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 83 2200 0415096243 Giv skalken et spand, han tager vel heel alen. English equivalent: Give him an inch and he will take a yard. Source: Strauss Emmanuel 1998 Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 240 0415160502 God Viin behøver ingen Krands. English equivalent: Good wine needs no bush. von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.se/books?id=M8OMsKaoaqEC&pg=PA343&dq=Wo+guter+Wein+ist,+darf+man+keinen+Kranz+aush%C3%A4ngen+sprichw%C3%B6rter+der+germanischen+und+romanischen&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiNi8-Xnv30AhXCSPEDHUhDD0gQ6AF6BAgJEAM#v=onepage&q=Wo%20guter%20Wein%20ist%2C%20darf%20man%20keinen%20Kranz%20aush%C3%A4ngen%20sprichw%C3%B6rter%20der%20germanischen%20und%20romanischen&f=false 343-344 659, Guter Gud giver alle dem mad, som han giver mund. English equivalent: Each day brings it own bread. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 757 2200 0415096243 Guld nögle lukker alle Döre op uden Himlens. English equivalent: A golden key opens any gate but that of heaven. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 31 Gå ikke over åen efter vand. Translation: Don't cross the stream to get water. Larsen 2009 Mørke Books on Demand 85 8776914542 Gammel kærlighed ruster ikke. English: Literal: Old love never rusts. Actual: Old love never dies. Gud bedre Faarene, naar Ulven er Dommer. English equivalent: He sets the fox to keep his geese. von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Ida von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen https://books.google.com/books?id=iNNmAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA395 II 1875 German 395 693, Wolf H Han er så storhjarted, ted han stjynker. English equivalent: Riding the high horse. Kok Johannes Danske Ordsprog og Talemåder fra Sønderjylland: samlede og sammenstillede med gamle og nyere nordiske Ordsprog https://books.google.com/books?id=KcLhAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA26 1870 26 279 Stolthed, Hovmod, Indbildskhed Han skal have fingre af jern, som fanden vil flaae. English equivalent: He who sups with the devil must use a long spoon. Desroches de Parthenay Jean Baptiste Dictionnaire des proverbes Danois https://books.google.com/books?id=_jNVAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA167 1757 French 167 Fingre Her ligger hunden begravet. English equivalent: To smell a rat. Mau Edvard Dansk ordsprogs-skat: eller Ordsprog, Skjaemtesprog, Rimsprog, Mundheld, Talemaader, Tankesprog, samt et lille Udvalg af Bibelsteder, efter trykte og utrykte Kilder samlede og ordnede, tillige med nogle varianter, oplysninger og henvisninger https://books.google.com/books?id=MOEwAQAAMAAJ 1879 446 3998 Han skal have meget smör, som skall stope var mans mund. English equivalent: Literal: He must have a lot of butter in order to stop a mans mouth. Actual: Money buys a man's silence. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 331 2200 0415096243 Han vil baade have sin Rumpe varm og sin Vedkast heel. English equivalent: You can't have your cake and eat it (too). von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.se/books?id=M8OMsKaoaqEC&pg=PA284&dq=You+cant+have+your+cake+and+eat+your+cake+sprichw%C3%B6rter+der+germanischen+und+romanischen&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj1psvxp671AhWhRPEDHbJtBpwQ6AF6BAgIEAM#v=onepage&q=You%20cant%20have%20your%20cake%20and%20eat%20your%20cake%20sprichw%C3%B6rter%20der%20germanischen%20und%20romanischen&f=false 1875 German I 284-285 545, geben Herregunst, april-veyr, spare-ild, quinde-kier-lighed er ubestandig. English equivalent: A king's favour is no inheritance. Strauss Emanuel Abbreviated 1998 Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 24 504 0415160502 Hoo kommer först till mölle, faaer först malet. English equivalent: First come, first served. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 32 Hovmod står for fald. English equivalent: Pride comes before fall. Strauss Emmanuel 1994 Dictionary of European Proverbs, Volym 1 Routledge 1148 0415096243 Hvad hjælper det at græsset er grønt hvis koen er død. English: Literal: what is the value of green grass if the cow is already dead. Actual: all preliminary efforts may be wasted if you fail to execute in time. (2021) Aagaard, Kent Hvo der vil honning slikke, må ikke ræddes for bier. English equivalent: Honey is sweet, but the bees sting. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 837 2200 0415096243 Hvo der skiber Fanden, faaer at føre ham (maa endeligen føre ham frem). English equivalent: Better never begun than never ended; He that takes the devil into the boat must carry him over the sound. von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Ida von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen https://books.google.com/books?id=iNNmAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA244 II 1875 German 244–245 439, Teufel Hvo som gjør sig til Faar ædes af Ulven. English equivalent: He that makes himself a sheep shall be eaten by the wolf. von Düringsfeld Ida von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.com/books?id=AAcJAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA39 1875 39 70 German Hvo som vil gjøre et stort spring, skal gaae vel tilbage. English equivalent: One must step back to take a good leap. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 62 I I mørket er alle katte grå. Literal: All cats are grey in the dark. Låle Peder Samling af danske og latinske ordsprog: optrykt efter den aeldste udg. af aar 1506 https://books.google.com/books?id=xbI-AAAAIAAJ&pg=PA12 1828 Soldin 24 I rǿrt vand er godt at fiske. English equivalent: It is good fishing in troubled waters. "In taking advantage of chaotic conditions one can easily serve one's own purposes." Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 391 527 1-875943-44-7 Ikke kan få øje på skoven for bare træer. English equivalent: Can't see the wood for the trees. Harder, T. Mellem to sprog, Museum Tusculanums forlag, K√∏benhavns universitet. Ikke smide barnet ud med badevandet. English equivalent: Don't throw out the baby with the bath water. Fransson Ola 2009 Kunskapsbehov och nya kompetenser: professioner i förhandling Books on Demand 134 200 9173350133 Ingen er mere döv end den som ikke vill höre. English equivalent: None so deaf as those who will not hear. "The proverb applies to those who will not listen to any argument which is against their creed, no matter how absurd that creed may be. The voice of selfishness drowns the most convincing arguments, yea, the voice of the Almighty himself." John Warner Barber The Hand Book of Illustrated Proverbs: Comprising Also a Selection of Approved Proverbs of Various Nations and Languages, Ancient and Modern https://books.google.com/books?id=nxllAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA163 1855 Bradley 163 Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1110 2200 0415096243 Ingen Penge — ingen Ven. von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen 1875 German I 294 568,Geld J Jo vedlore Blod, jo mindre Hovmod. English equivalent: Good blood always shows itself. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages 34 107 K Koen skal malkes igennem halsen. English equivalent: It's by the head that the cow gives the milk. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1039 2200 0415096243 Krage søger vel sin mage. English equivalent: Like will to like. "Every man loves well what is like to himself." Folk-Etymology http://books.google.com/books?id=fXrlvr_kPXwC&pg=PA216 Ardent Media 216 1886 Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 51 Købe katten i sækken. English equivalent: Let the buyer have a thousand eyes for the seller wants only one. "What's the news?None, my lord, but that the world's grown honest.Then is doomsday near." William Shakespeare, Hamlet (1600-02), Act II, scene 2, line 240. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1101 2200 0415096243 L Lid ei på en ander, det du solve kan gjøre. English equivalent: For what thou canst do thyself, rely not on another. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 600 2200 0415096243 Lidet er om den mans vrede, som ingen vurder. English equivalent: If you cannot bite, never show your teeth. Source: Strauss Emmanuel 1998 Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 138 0415160502 Lige for Lige. English equivalent: Give and take is fair play. von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.se/books?id=S5dYAAAAcAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=sprichw%C3%B6rter+der+germanischen+und+romanischen&hl=sv&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=Lige%20for%20Lige&f=false 1875 German I 313-314 6̟03, Gleiches Ligesom die gamle fugle sienge fore, så hvidse de unge efter. The young birds sings like the old birds. Source: Strauss Emmanuel 1998 Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 138 0415160502 Lykken kommer og Lykken gaaer. English equivalent: The wheel of fortune is forever in motion. von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.se/books?id=M8OMsKaoaqEC&pg=PA318&dq=Lukka+vender+seg+ofta+um+sprichw%C3%B6rter+der+germanischen+und+romanischen&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwie0oDYg-b0AhViSvEDHXxiDDwQ6AF6BAgEEAI#v=onepage&q=Lukka%20vender%20seg%20ofta%20um%20sprichw%C3%B6rter%20der%20germanischen%20und%20romanischen&f=false 1875 German I 318 611, Glücksrad Läge, hjälp dig selv! English equivalent: Physician, heal thyself! Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1142 2200 0415096243 M Man skal varlig Vennehuus søge. English equivalent: Friends are lost by calling often and calling seldom. von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.se/books?id=SB5WAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA51&dq=Der+Apfel+f%C3%A4llt+nicht+weit+vom+Stamme,+es+sei+denn,+dass+derselbe+an+einem+Reg+(Abhang)+steht&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjHqMDBm6fzAhXyS_EDHWnXAIwQ6AF6BAgCEAI#v=snippet&q=Gute%20Freunde%20muss%20man%20nicht%20zu%20viel%20%C3%BCberlaufen&f=false 1875 German I 262 508, Freunde Mange Fjædre gjøre en Seng. English equivalent: Many a mickle makes a muckle. von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto X https://books.google.se/books?id=iNNmAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA299&dq=Viele+K%C3%B6rnlein+machen+auch+einen+Haufen&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiD57XpmOPzAhXLRPEDHeU9B2YQ6AF6BAgFEAM#v=onepage&q=Viele%20K%C3%B6rnlein%20machen%20auch%20einen%20Haufen&f=false 1875 German I 299 540, Viel Mange hug faelder egen. English equivalent: Little strokes fell great oaks. Meaning: A difficult task, e. g. removing a person/group from a strong position, or changing established ideas cannot be done quickly. It can be achieved gradually, by small steps, a little at a time. Source for proverbs and meaning: Paczolay Gyula 1997 European Proverbs in 55 languages DeProverbio.com 252 527 1-875943-44-7 Man fanger flere fluer med en dråbe honning end med en tønde eddike. English equivalent: You can catch more flies with a drop of honey than with a barrel of vinegar. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages 100 107 Man må gøre en dyd af nødvendighed. English equivalent: Make a virtue out of necessity. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1079 2200 0415096243 Man må hyle med de ulve man er i blandt. English equivalent: "When in Rome do as the Romans." Himmelstrup 2000 Den udødelige soldat og jeg: Ib Michael og hans forfatterskab Museum Tusculanum forlag 29 8772896337 Man skal længe gaae bag en Vildgaas för man hitter Strudsfieder. You must walk a long while behind a wild goose before you find an ostrich feather. English equivalent: To run the wild goose chase. Bohn Henry George A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs: Comprising French, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Danish, with English Translations and a General Index https://books.google.com/books?id=rAwAGfSXs_cC&pg=PA389 1857 389 Danish proverbs Man skal smede mens jernet er varmt. English equivalent: Strike while the iron is hot. Hofmann 2011 Hvorfor lugter mine egne prutter bedst Politiken 8740002322 Mands vilje er mands himmerig. English equivalent: His own desire leads every man. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 977 2200 0415096243 Medens græsset gror, dǿer horsemoer. English equivalent: While the grass grows the steed starves. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1228 2200 0415096243 Mennesket agter, men Gud skifter. English equivalent: Everything in its season. Strauss Emmanuel 1998 Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 103 0415160502 N Naar Fanden bliver gammel (syg), saa vil være Munk. von Düringsfeld Ida von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen sprachen vergleichend, zusammengestellt https://books.google.com/books?id=AAcJAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA243 II 1875 German 243 Teufel, 436 Naar Legen er bedst, skal man holde op. English equivalent: Leave a jest when it pleases you best. von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto Sprichwörter der germanishcen und romanischen Sprachen Vergleichend https://books.google.se/books?id=zQYJAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA59&dq=Un+poc+d%27zug+%C3%A8+po+b%C3%A8ll&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj12tXl2qT1AhWtR_EDHfCLAzgQ6AF6BAgDEAM#v=onepage&q=Un%20poc%20d'zug%20%C3%A8%20po%20b%C3%A8ll&f=false 1875 German I 59-60 122, aufhören Naar Nøden er storst, er Hjelpen nærmest. von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Ida von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen https://books.google.com/books?id=iNNmAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA109 1875 Fries German 109– 197, Noth Natten er ingen Mands Ven. von Duringsfeld von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld 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=PA76 1875 German 76 135, Nach Nye koste feje bedst. English equivalent: "New brooms sweep clean." Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1103 2200 0415096243 Når man vil slå hunden finder man lätt en kæpp. English equivalent: A stick is easy found to beat a dog. Strauss Emmanuel 1998 Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 104 0415160502 Når den gamle hund gör, skal mn ud at vinduet. English equivalent: An old dog barks not in vain. Strauss Emanuel Abbreviated 1998 Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 55 504 0415160502 Nöd kommer gammel Kierling til at trave. English equivalent: Needs must go when the devil drives. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages 60 107 O Om hundred 'aar er alting glomt. English equivalent: It will all be the same a hundred years hence. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages 48 107 Ofte er Ulvesind under Faareskind. English equivalent: Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly, they are ravening wolves. Mrs Mawr E B reprint 2005 Analogous Proverbs In Ten Languages Kessinger Publishing 8 120 1417964677 Ord slår ikke någon ihjäl. English equivalent: Hard words break no bones. "Do not wonder, if the common people speak more truly than those of high rank; for they speak with more safety." Francis Bacon, Exempla Antithetorum, IX. Laus, Existimatio (Pro.) Strauss Emanuel Abbreviated 1998 Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 17 504 0415160502 P "Pels ikke bjørnen før den er skudt." English equivalent: Don't count your chickens before they hatch. skovforening 1926 Dansk Skovforenings tidsskrift Dansk Skovforening. 110 Pris en skön dag om aftenen. English equivalent: Praise the day at dawn. Strauss Emmanuel 1998 Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 200 0415160502 R Rygtet dræber Manden. English equivalent: Give a dog a bad name and hang him. von Düringsfield Ida von Düringsfield Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen https://books.google.se/books?id=avhWky5O7yUC&pg=PA300&dq=Das+Gerücht+tödtet+den+Mann&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiX88Kgr7r0AhXwS_EDHdFNAjsQ6AF6BAg8EAI#v=onepage&q=Das%20Gerücht%20tödtet%20den%20Mann&f=false 1875 German I 300 578, Gerücht S Saa længe træder man Ormen paa Halen, at han vender Brodden igien. English equivalent: Tread on a worm and it will turn. von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Ida von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen https://books.google.com/books?id=iNNmAAAAcAAJ&pg=PA266 II 1875 German 266 477, tritt Smedens hest og skomagerens kone har altid de dårligaste sko. English equivalent: The cobbler's wife is the worst shod. "Working hard for others one may neglect one's own needs or the needs of those closest to him." 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 65 7 Som moderen er, så er datteren. English equivalent: Like mother, like daughter. "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 Stille vand har den dybe grunde. English equivalent: Still waters run deep. Source for proverb: Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 598 2200 0415096243 Store ord gör själdent from gerning. English equivalent: He says the moon is made of cheese. Nous promettons selon nos espérances, et nous tenons selon nos craintes. "We promise according to our hopes; we fulfill according to our fears." François de La Rochefoucauld, Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims (1665–1678) Strauss Emanuel Abbreviated 1998 Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 92 504 0415160502 Symtom flyger på, men kryber av. English equivalent: Misfortune comes on horseback and goes away on foot. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 65 2200 0415096243 Säg mig Hven du omgaaes med, og jeg skal sige dig Hvem du er. English equivalent: A man is known by the company he keeps. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 5 Sæl er den, der kan see ved anden Mands Skade. von Düringsfeld Ida Freiherr von Reinsberg-Düringsfeld Otto Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen sprachen vergleichend, zusammengestellt https://books.google.com/books?id=AAcJAAAAQAAJ&pg=PA163 II 1875 German 163 288, Schaden "Sæt ikke alt på et kort" English equivalent: Don’t put all the eggs in the same basket. "Spread your risks or investments so that if one enterprise fails you will not lose everything." Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC&pg=PA63 18 August 2013 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 63 Söde Ord fylde kun lidt i sakken. English equivalent: Fine words butter no parsnips. Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages 31 107 Som man reder till, saa ligger man. English equivalent: As you make your bed, so you must lie. "You must put up with the unpleasant results of a foolish action or decision." Martin H. Manser The Facts on File Dictionary of Proverbs http://books.google.com/books?id=fgaUQc8NbTYC&pg=PA14 2007 Infobase Publishing 978-0-8160-6673-5 14 Mawr E.B. 1885 Analogous Proverbs in Ten Languages http://editura.mttlc.ro/carti/mawr-analogous-proverbs.pdf 7 Sønen slægter gjerne faderen på. English equivalent: Like father, like son. "Sons may look and behave like their fathers. 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 T Temmelig farlig er bedre end den bedste dom. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 68 2200 0415096243 Tid, ebbe og flod venter ikke på nogen. English equivalent: Time and tide waits for no 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 Tid er penge. English equivalent: Time is money. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 1008 2200 0415096243 Tomme Kar skratte mest . 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 Tro alle vel, men dig selv bedst. Strauss Emanuel Volume 2 1994 Dictionary of European proverbs Routledge 699 2200 0415096243 V Veien til helvete er brolagt med gode forsetter. English equivalent: The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Strauss Emmanuel 1998 Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 257 0415160502 Vi ere Alle Adams Sønner. English equivalent: We are all descended from Adam. von Düringsfeld Ida von Düringsfeld Otto 1875 10 Adam https://books.google.se/books?id=M8OMsKaoaqEC&pg=PA6&dq=D+%27+er+alle+Adams+born+sprichw%C3%B6rter&hl=sv&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjS0qzPpbfyAhUqS_EDHTaaAJwQ6AEwAHoECFIQAg#v=onepage&q=D%20'%20er%20alle%20Adams%20born%20sprichw%C3%B6rter&f=false Sprichwörter der germanischen und romanischen Sprachen German I 6 Æ Æblet falder ikke langt fra stammen. 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 Ærlighed varer længst. English equivalent: Honesty is the best policy. Oehlenschläger 1813 Ærlighed varer længst: idyl Æt able som är rödt, er ofta råddent indvendigt.'' English equivalent: A fair face and a foul heart. Strauss Emanuel Abbreviated 1998 Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs Routledge 34 504 0415160502 See Also Funen proverbs Jutland proverbs Old Danish proverbs Category:Proverbs by language