by Dagmar R. | Aug 22, 2022 | Culture, Proverbs
A man who has scalded his lips on milk will blow on his ice cream. Destiny caresses the few and molests the many. Listening requires more intelligence than speaking. Love and blindness are companions. He who would be loved must begin by...
by Dagmar R. | May 17, 2022 | Culture, Proverbs, Turkey
One cup of coffee, forty years of friendship. Business comes in ounces, friendship comes in pounds. It is from the discourteous that the courteous learn courtesy. Owe nothing to the rich man, and be owed nothing by a poor man. The hand that...
by Dagmar R. | Apr 8, 2022 | Proverbs, Turkey
Turkish Proverbs relating to Animals, Nature and Living • It is from the head that the fish first stinks. • The planting of a tree is worth the prayers of a whole year. • The key to paradise is patience. • An onion offered in love is worth...
by Dagmar R. | Mar 3, 2017 | Proverbs
Proverbs offer an important insight into a nation’s culture. Here are some Turkish proverbs with their English translations. Kendini evindeymiş gibi hisset. Feel at home. Şu duvarların bir dili olsa da konuşsa … If these walls could speak a language … İt ürür,...
by Dagmar R. | Feb 22, 2016 | Proverbs
A wise Turkish proverb to bear in mind at the start of any week, task or journey! Dereyi görmeden pacalari sıvama. Do not roll up your trousers before reaching the stream. This saying is used to make a point that one should not be overly eager and optimistic about an...