Enhver er sin egen lykkes smed.
“Everyone is the smith of their own fortune.”
Each person shapes their own destiny through their own efforts.
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Source: Traditional Danish proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Denmark Proverbs (10)
Traditional proverbs of Denmark in Khmer and English — each with its meaning and source.
Æblet falder ikke langt fra stammen.
“The apple does not fall far from the trunk.”
Children tend to resemble their parents in character and behaviour.
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Source: Traditional Danish proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Man skal ikke skue hunden på hårene.
“You should not judge the dog by its hair.”
Do not judge someone or something by outward appearance.
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Source: Traditional Danish proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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Tomme tønder buldrer mest.
“Empty barrels rumble the most.”
Those who know the least often talk the loudest.
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Source: Traditional Danish proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Der er ingen ko på isen.
“There is no cow on the ice.”
There is no danger or cause for worry.
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Source: Traditional Danish proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Ud af øje, ud af sind.
“Out of eye, out of mind.”
People or things are quickly forgotten once no longer present.
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Source: Traditional Danish proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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Bedre en fugl i hånden end ti på taget.
“Better one bird in the hand than ten on the roof.”
A small certain gain is worth more than a large uncertain one.
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Source: Traditional Danish proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Man skal smede mens jernet er varmt.
“One must strike while the iron is hot.”
Act at the right moment while the opportunity lasts.
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Source: Traditional Danish proverb, public-domain oral tradition
Som man reder, så ligger man.
“As you make your bed, so you must lie in it.”
You must accept the consequences of your own actions.
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Source: Traditional Danish proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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Lige børn leger bedst.
“Equal children play best together.”
People who are alike get along most easily.
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Source: Traditional Danish proverb, public-domain oral tradition