The rice has become porridge.

Meaning: This is basically like Lady Macbeth’s, “What’s done, is done.” And no, it cannot be undone!

Meaning: It’s good to save money, rather than spending and wasting it

Many a small bite fills the belly.

Meaning: emphasizes the importance of persistence and steady effort. Even small actions, repeated over time, can lead to success.

Meaning: Like its English equivalent, (Still waters run deep) this proverb means that a calm exterior probably hides a passionate nature, and that silent people can actually possess a lot of knowledge and be very intelligent.

Proverb in Chinese: 不怕慢，就怕站 ( bù pà màn, jiù pà zhàn)

English translation: It’s Better to Make Slow Progress Than No Progress at All

Meaning: This proverb means that the only thing we should be afraid of is stopping completely. It reminds us to be patient and that some things take time, slow progress is still progress after all.

Personal Connection: This proverb has something to do with life. One of them is the human learning process, from birth to adulthood, humans experience growth and development. This was accompanied by a learning process to form the person he is today. For example, babies have to learn to lie face down, walk, talk, and for example when someone is in school they have to learn to achieve their goals, from kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, high school and college to work. In order to achieve a bright future, everyone must make progress, whether they fail or succeed, these are all processes that shape a personality. If only failure occurs and the process stops, the future will be destroyed. So, the most important thing of all is the process, the result is only a consequence of our actions in the past. With the process we learn to accept failure and get up again.

Kill two birds with one stone.

the proverb describes a situation where you perform one action and receive two benefits at once.

Listen here: 제 눈에 안경이다 (je nune angyeongida)

Meaning: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Literal Translation: Glasses in my eyes

When to use it: You might use this Korean proverb when you have a friend that sees someone else as attractive, but you disagree.

Meaning: Even the most challenging goals can be achieved by taking small, consistent steps.

Personal Connection:  Perhaps you're aiming for a big goal, like getting into a specific college. This proverb reminds you that small actions like studying regularly and preparing for tests will help you reach your target.

Meaning: Monkeys are known for their deft excellence in climbing trees. They can climb even the tallest of trees, no matter how daunting it might look. They find comfort in jumping from one tree to another since they are their natural habitats.

However, even a monkey makes mistakes. Even monkeys fall from trees but that’s a normal occurrence.

Meaning: enjoy and cherish every moment in life and to always search to improve your education so that you can grow and inspire others. As a student, don’t be afraid to live and try new things.

Meaning: Don’t make plans based on events that haven’t happened | Mellya

The brave eat the soup, a shy man can't even eat cabbage

Meaning : To achieve something, you need to be brave and do it. If you don't, someone else will do it first, and you will be stuck in your place

this Russian proverb means

“Live for a century — learn for a century. “

Life is just a long learning process – an education that never ends! Some might even argue that to stop learning is to stop living – or at least, stop getting the most out of life!

Without vision, society will be lost.

This proverb says that unity and strong tribal leadership are needed

"Kematian saja tidak cukup. Mereka seharusnya digantung di tiang di alun-alun Bagdad sehingga semua warga Irak bisa melihatnya. Lalu mereka seharusnya mati karena orang memakannya hidup-hidup." - Pengusaha Baghdad Khalil Ali setelah pasukan AS membunuh putra Saddam, Uday dan Qusay.

Meaning : Someone who has wanted to sing, would find a song. They would just find a way to do the thing they want to do.

This proverb says that knowledge that has been obtained is better utilized because if we don't use it, it's the same as wasting precious time.

Meaning : Berlin is an exceptionally rich and diverse cultural experience. It implies that the city offers an incredibly vast array of cultural activities, events, and artistic expressions, surpassing what one could even envision in terms of cultural richness

its have a mean : He who finds a friend finds a treasure.

Personal Conection : This proverb speaks to the value of friendship in Italian culture and the importance of having supportive people around you. It is an acknowledgment that true friends are priceless and should be treasured.

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"Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan"

In English

"The forest answers in the same way one shouts at it"

Meaning:

If someone treats other people badly he or she will eventually be treated badly by someone else

= Dan bangga lah dengan bahasa leluhur kita

1. "A thirsty camel is worth a hundred horses." This saying is often used to emphasize the importance of taking care of one's basic needs before trying to accomplish more complex tasks.

Which is also common in other countries, and refers to the bonds of family and loyalty. It suggests that regardless of disagreements and arguments, the bond between members of a family is stronger than anything else – even water. The proverb is used to remind family members they should always prioritize their relationships with each other above all else.

Meaning: you should concentrate on doing one thing well rather than trying to do many things at once and doing them badly.

Meaning: try to find solutions without getting angry. If two people are in conflict, the one who invests more anger lose

• Pronunciation: khun-khâa-khǎawng-khon-yùu-thîi-phǒn-ngaan

• Literal translation: The value of a man comes from his works.

• Close English proverb: A man of word, not a man of deed, is like a garden full of weeds.

Explanation:
We determine the value of a person’s life based on their actions and the results of those actions. This expression is used to teach people to work diligently and not just lay around all the time. When you work, you get something from it; if you don’t work, it lessens the value of your life.

Example:
คุณค่าของคนอยู่ที่ผลงาน ถ้าไม่ตั้งใจทำงาน เอาแต่เที่ยวเล่น เธอก็จะกลายเป็นคนไม่มีค่า
khun-khâa-khǎawng-khon-yùu-thîi-phǒn-ngaan thâa-mâi-dtâng-jai-tham-ngaan ao-dtàae-thîiao-lên thooe-gâaw-jà-glaai-bpen-khon-mâi-mii-khâa
The value of a man comes from his/her actions. If you don’t pay attention to work, only to partying and drinking, you become worthless.

Meaning:Don’t order things except as it is fitting. The one who provokes others gets into trouble. Don’t be haughty lest you be humbled. But also, don’t be mute lest you be chided.”

七転び八起き

Nanakorobi yaoki

Fall seven times and stand up eight.

Meaning : When life knocks you down, stand back up. What matters is not the bad that happened, but what one does after.

Translation: At the end of hardship comes happiness.

Meaning: This proverb is used during difficult times to encourage someone to keep working hard and not give up.

A monkey may wear a golden ring, but it will always be an ugly thing.

Meaning:

It can refer to someone’s ugly personality: one’s appearance doesn’t make up for their negative personality. But it may also refer to someone who is not very good-looking: if someone dresses nicely, it doesn’t improve the natural appearance of that person.

Meaning :

If someone refuses to listen, it’s pointless to hope for a solution to the problem.

--> No one becomes a bishop unbeaten

Meaning :

There's no one can be in high position without challenges to get there .

Translation: Old habit hard to break

Meaning: If you get used to something, it takes a lot of effort to acquire new habits and change

Meaning : A child usually has a similar character or similar qualities to his or her parents.

Meaning : Our little sayings can sometimes be entertainment for someone.

Eggs and oaths are easily broken.

Meaning :

Both eggs and promises (or commitments) are fragile and can be easily damaged or violated. Eggs, being physically delicate, can break with a slight mishap. Similarly, oaths or promises, while they may be solemnly made, can be easily disregarded or broken, especially if the person making them is not truly committed or if circumstances change. This proverb highlights the importance of handling both physical objects and promises with care and integrity.

(Never judge by appearance)

meaning: This Dutch proverb is used to warn against falling in love with someone for only their looks. Looks are not the most important thing, so instead of judging someone by their appearance, you should rather have eyes for someone’s personality.

Meaning

Before someone make something ,they will learn from older experience.

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The race of man shall conquer the elements.

Meaning :

Humans have the ability to overcome the challenges of nature. It suggests that with hard work and clever ideas, people can survive and thrive even in extreme places like Antarctica. This saying shows confidence in human strength and resourcefulness.

Its literal meaning: All comes on time to the one who knows how to wait.
What it truly means: All things come to those who wait.

A huge chunk of our lives is spent waiting. Waiting for that special someone to pop into your life, waiting for the long-overdue promotion, waiting for the next train, waiting for your order in the fancy restaurant, waiting for the next season of your favorite TV show, waiting for a text message reply from the person you’re crushing on, waiting for him to pop the question.

Waiting, waiting. Waiting.

But remember, all things come to those who wait. Tout vient à point à qui sait attendre. Be patient. It will come, you’ll see.

Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.

Meaning:

Don't worry too much about something, because overthinking can turn small things into big ones.

Literal Translation : "He that will steal an egg will steal an ox."

Meanings :

1. No matter how little the amount, a theft is never justifiable.
2. Small misdeed will lead to bigger misdeed.

Al mal tiempo, buena cara

If there is bad weather, put a good face

Meaning :

It reminds us that even if we have problems and things go wrong, everything will work out better with a positive attitude.

Meaning: People often don't like the same things.

Sheren

Meaning : Each person knows their own limitations, problems and what’s best for themselves.

translation:Tomorrow after tomorrow, there are so many tomorrows.

meaning: This means that there will always be another tomorrow. In essence, this proverb teaches about the importance of planning for the future and not putting off work that needs to be done.

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

Meaning :

To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

Literal Translation : "the donkey called the rooster big-headed"

Meaning : Someone criticizes another person for a fault he has himself, look who is talking.

He who digs a pit for others falls in himself.

Meaning:

This old Polish proverb reminds us that even if we sometimes feel tempted—or even justified—to make someone else’s life difficult, such actions may have poor consequences for us. 

Meaning : Better late than never.

Literal Translation : "The Malicious Cow Disturbs The Entire Herd"

Meaning : One person with the wrong intentions might just rattle the community. This also reminds us to be careful with the people we choose to associate with. After all, not everyone is who they seem to be.

Meaning:

It means that if you make more friends, you will have more convenient roads; if you make more enemies, you will have more obstacles, blocking wall. It means that the more friends you have, the easier it is to get things done, but the more enemies you have, the harder it is to get things done.

- Renata

젊어서 고생은 금주고도 못 산다

jeolm-eoseo gosaeng-eun geumjugodo mos sanda

You can't live without hardships when you're young

Meaning :

Experiencing difficulties and challenges in youth is invaluable. It suggests that enduring and overcoming hardships when you are young is an important part of personal growth and development. These experiences build strength, resilience, and character, which are crucial for a successful and fulfilling life.

Meaning : if you will reach into the fermented fish jar, you should just put your whole arm in.

The meaning behind this expression is that you should be determined to finish what you have started successfully, not half-heartedly.

Meaning : "your strength, your wealth"

To bring a tongue to someone.

Meaning:

If you know a person who likes to backstab or a betrayer, this proverb may describe him/her. This can be used in a situation where the owner of the tongue loves to betray someone. This is a very dangerous person to have with.

The water goes (flows) but the rocks stay.

Meaning:

This is a expression what means something like "everything passes, but leaves traces" where the water represent the bad things somebody did and the rocks represents the traces / scars or the fact that the deed will be forgiven but not forgotten.

Meaning:

You have to do things you thought you couldn't do

Don't teach your granny to suck eggs!'
Don't try to teach people what they already know — in other words, don't be a smarty-pants. And the sucking eggs part? It's a reference to the fact that in olden days, elderly people often had fewer teeth and could only eat soft food like eggs. Thank goodness for modern dentistry!

Meaning: All about what you believe. If your integrity speaks volumes, then good things will come to fruition just by being yourself! As the proverb suggests, presenting yourself as a person of integrity and honesty will attract the attention of the things your want most, and they will come to you in their season. This proverb also subtly reminds us that good things will come when they are ready, just as the fruit will drop when it is ripe and when it notices “an honest person.”

This proverb means that wisdom is so vast. Those who self-proclaimed themselves as wise are merely arrogant and feigned queer ignorance toward true wisdom.