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.

Darovanému koňovi na zuby nepozeraj.

“Don't look a given horse in the teeth.”

Do not criticize or find fault with a gift you have received.

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.