Aká matka, taká Katka.

“As the mother, so the daughter.”

A daughter often takes after her mother in character and habits.

Aký otec, taký syn.

“As the father, so the son.”

A son often resembles his father in character and behavior.

Ani strom naraz nezotnú.

“Even a tree is not felled in one blow.”

Great achievements come only through repeated, patient effort.

Čím viac tým lepšie.

“The more, the better.”

A greater amount of something desirable is generally preferable.

Dobrý počiatok - polovica práce.

“A good beginning is half the work.”

Starting a task well makes the rest of it far easier to finish.

Dvakrát meraj a raz rež.

“Measure twice, cut once.”

Careful preparation and checking prevent costly mistakes.